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Good News and Challenges on the Religious Liberty Front
In the United States, the month of July is known for its celebration of freedom. One of the most important freedoms involves religion and rights of personal conscience and belief. Many people aren’t aware, however, of the commitment to religious liberty that exist in...
The Free Speech Bus, Truth, and Violence
As we celebrated Father’s Day this past week, United Families International hopes that it was a special day for you and your family. It is a day when we honor the unique attributes that men bring into our lives and into society. With the increased dialogue in regards...
Am I an over-indulgent Parent?
They say parenting is the hardest, yet most rewarding job – and I definitely agree! As a mom, I am grateful for guidance and information that can help me navigate the most important job I will ever do. So, do I over-indulge my children? That’s the question I’ve been...
The Highest Arts
In the U.S., Mother’s Day is celebrated each year on the 2nd Sunday of May. It is a day of sweetness for most mothers yet can tear at the heart strings of women who have had less than ideal experiences or haven’t had the chance to be a mother themselves. No matter...
If You want to Help Children, then Help Marriage
We continually hear from media, popular culture, and even courts that a married mother and father doesn’t matter for children. “Any four hands will do” is a common refrain when it comes to raising children, but the information Jenet Erickson shares with us tells a...
A Double-Header of Good News
April 14, 2017 A Double-Header of Good News: "Family" Language Back on Track at the UN! After years of not being able to substantively address “family” in UN documents, the dry spell has ended and “family” is back in a Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Agreed...
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Supporting New Mothers and Fathers
By McKayla Skinner Sometime after the birth of my third child I came across some family support organizations that help with the transition to parenthood. I had no idea there were so many resources or people experiencing similar things. All I knew was at discharge...
A Lifetime of Regret
By Suzanne Smith and LaRenda Sommers In the fierce debate that rages on the right to life versus the right to choose, one consideration has been ignored from the abortion platform; the devastating effect abortions have on women’s mental health. If we really care about...
Education and Information at the UN
The UFI team had a very successful experience at this year’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). We had eight university students and four faculty join us in visiting representatives from over 50 countries, as well as attending and reporting on side and parallel...
Old Enough
By Tonya Cox I have a delightful 3-year-old granddaughter named Ellie. She is a girl that knows her own mind and is highly intelligent with an emotional awareness and vocabulary that rivals children many years older. She knows what she wants and often seeks to dictate...
Distracted Parenting
By Ashley Corbaley We all have seen it: a mom or dad busily scrolling or texting away on their cell phone on the park bench while their children are playing on the playground. Maybe from time to time we are even guilty of it ourselves. A few years ago the Wall Street...
Changes for Marriage Law in Latin America
By Elise Ellsworth On January 8, 2018 the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that same-sex marriages should be recognized. This landmark ruling is binding precedent in Costa Rica and could do the same for other signatory countries, including Chile, Mexico,...
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