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“The Longest Suicide Note in History…”
Rio+20: “the Longest Suicide Note in History” June 21, 2012 The media will tell you that the Rio +20 Sustainable Environment Conference began on Wednesday, June 20, with world leaders converging on Rio de Rio de Janeiro, but for the pro-family world the drama ended...
Fathers – A Powerful Influence for Good
June 13, 2012 Fathers - A Powerful Influence for Good I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection. -Sigmund Freud The greatest thing a FATHER can do to his children, is to love their mother. -Anjaneth Garcia...
Of Forests and Families
June 7, 2012 From the Desk of Carol Soelberg: "The demise of two-parent families in the U.S. has been an economic catastrophe for society." So begins an important article entitled "The Single Mother Catastrophe." Perhaps no other indicator so readily describes the...
Supporters of “Family” Gather in Madrid
June 1, 2012 Supporters of "Family" Gather in Madrid What happens when you take the magical city of Madrid and add almost 3000 people, including some 100+ experts on family issues, hundreds of volunteers, several nights of world-class entertainment and all the passion...
Eight Hours of Life
May 23, 2012 From the Desk of Carol Soelberg: Many people today have fallen into the trap of thinking that a life is disposable -- that if it doesn't fit a certain mold, or norm or age it is of no value. At United Families International we believe that life,...
Not Just Problems – But Solutions!
May 17, 2012 Not Just Problems - But Solutions! How do you solve the problem of poverty and hunger without considering the role of the family? How do you achieve education of all the world's children without considering the involvement of parents? How do you reduce...
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Taking a Holiday Breather
by Ashley Corbaley It’s the holiday season, a favorite time of the year for many people. While this is a wonderful season, it is also one of considerable stress for some families. Walking into the store the day after Halloween I was bombarded with Christmas music and...
Train up a Child
by Erin Weist Earlier this week I had the experience of being mocked on social media. If you’ve spent any time online this is not a revelation, the internet can be a brutal place to experience the full attack of opinions clashing with one’s own. However the tone and...
Date Night
by Tashica Jacobson Life tends to get hectic from time to time for pretty much everyone; and when it does, it is easy to put some of the things that appear unnecessary on the back burner to deal with when life slows down again. Date night is one of those practices...
Home for the Holidays: 5 Tips for Making the Holidays more About Family This Year
by Elise Ellsworth A favorite childhood memory of mine was my Great-grandma Leuthold’s annual Christmas gathering in Sherwood, Oregon. Nostalgic smells and a crackling fire greeted us warmly as we entered the gathering place. Aunts milled in the kitchen catching up...
Supreme Court to Hear Transgender Bathroom Case
by Diane Robertson The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear the transgender school bathroom case coming from the 4th Circuit Court-- G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board. The ACLU sued the Gloucester County School board in behalf of a student for...
Family Power
by Ashley Corbaley “The issues of power, control, and hierarchy are important in families. Issues regarding power are at the root of many family problems”- Richard Miller Issues regarding power are important in families and are often the source of many family...
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