by United Families International | Aug 30, 2011 | father, Marriage, Research, UFI
Want to raise the IQ of the children of your community and your nation? Encourage fathers to live with their children and be actively engaged in their lives. The Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science recently released a study that joins with a multitude of other...
by United Families International | Aug 27, 2011 | Family, Parents, UFI
By Danny Quinney (Guest blogger) So I was talking to a couple of co-workers at lunch recently about the crazy economy, the Middle East, our governments OUT OF CONTROL spending, and the hurricanes brewing off the east coast. In the conversation one of them says, “I’m...
by United Families International | Aug 26, 2011 | Abortion, Birth Rate, Demographic Decline, UFI
“Mother Russia” is experiencing an unprecedented decline in population. In the last 20 years, it is estimated that an astounding 80 million unborn Russian children have been aborted. On average, a Russian woman over the course of her reproductive life will have...
by United Families International | Aug 25, 2011 | Polls, Religious Freedom, UFI
Here’s the question we asked our readers: “Should Wiccan holidays be added to school calendars alongside of other religious holidays (Christian, Jewish, Muslim, etc.)?” Here is how UFI readers responded: 3 Percent “Yes” 97...
by United Families International | Aug 24, 2011 | Child Development, Parents, UFI
By Grace Sailor Parenting style does matter and can affect the child’s self-esteem, cognitive abilities, social skills, feelings, and other various attributes. As a mother, I have always struggled with what is the right way to raise emotionally and socially healthy...
by United Families International | Aug 23, 2011 | Child Development, Family, Parents, UFI, UFI Blog
By Rachel Allison The successful family is a relative term, but I think we all recognize it when we see or experience it. My definition of a successful family: Everyone knows they are loved and valued. All recognize their importance in the family. Children are...