by United Families International | Jun 5, 2012 | Child Development, Family, father, Grandparents, Marriage, motherhood, Parents, The Family, Values
Rachel Allison One of the many advantages that come with being “grandma age” is that I have figured out my strengths and weaknesses. I’m grateful for my strengths, and I’m patiently working on my weaknesses. One of my strengths: I don’t ignore the elephant in the...
by United Families International | May 29, 2012 | Child Development, Family, Feminism, Marriage, Media, motherhood, Parents, stay-at-home mom, The Family, Values, Women's Rights, working mothers
Rachel Allison What has our society done to us? Has Hollywood and advertising caused us to focus on looks rather than depth, and instant gratification rather than virtue and self-control? Have we become caught up with priorities that may bring status and recognition...
by United Families International | May 23, 2012 | Abortion, motherhood, Sanctity of Life
Ann Bailey What’s it like for a mother to be planning a funeral when she should be choosing paint colors for her newborn’s nursery? My neighbor and dear friend, *Sarah, knows the answer to that question. When her pregnancy reached the five month mark, she was told...
by United Families International | May 22, 2012 | Family, father, Marriage, motherhood, Parents, The Family, Values
Rachel Allison Last night my husband and I chose to watch a movie that had been highly recommended to us by several of our friends. The movie was “Courageous.” We borrowed it from a friend who had enjoyed the movie so much, he chose to purchase it for his personal...
by United Families International | May 15, 2012 | motherhood
Diane Robertson “Vogue model Christy Turlington Burns and a host of female celebrities encouraged mothers across the nation to ignore their children as part of “No Mother’s Day,” a sign of their support for reducing maternal mortality by supporting family...
by United Families International | May 12, 2012 | motherhood
Happy Mother’s Day! From the Desk of Carol Soelberg: United Families International sends warm wishes to women around the world who are honored this week as “Mothers”. The single most influential role in the world is that of a mother. Civilizations...