Parenting - news
Failing the sobriety test
Western culture has too high a tolerance for silliness. There is a delightful draw to infantile behavior, especially for men. Behaving as children, wearing funny hats, telling stories on one another, and then collapsing in fits of laughter is more a guy thing than something that predictably blesses the hearts of the fairer sex. more »
By Gary Ledbetter - Aug 19, 2008
Topic: Family, Parenting, Citizenship, Legislation
LIFE DIGEST: Appeals court gives partial-birth ban new life
The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals announced July 28 the full court will reconsider a decision by a three-judge panel that invalidated Virginia’s ban on partial-birth abortion, providing hope the law may survive after all. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 5, 2008
Topic: Faith, Bible, 10 Commandments, Life, Abortion, Birth Control, End-of-Life Issues
LIFE DIGEST: Human rights to go to apes in Spain
The Spanish parliament’s move to grant rights previously reserved for human beings to chimpanzees and other apes is a victory for those seeking to minimize the uniqueness of humanity, a bioethics specialist says. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 30, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Parenting, Life, Abortion, Cloning, Citizenship, Human Rights
Fathers pass down life lessons through gardening
Lots of people cry around onions, but for Steve Tierce, it’s okra — okra gets him a little choked up.
Okra and squash. And tomatoes. And eggplant. more »
By Grace Thornton - Jun 29, 2008
Topic: Family, Parenting, Fathers
It’s a boy! (or is it?)
If you discipline your child by spanking, the so-called progressives in our world say you are guilty of child abuse. If, however, you take your child to a doctor for medical treatment in order to delay puberty in preparation for sex reassignment surgery, many of these same liberals will applaud you as a brave and caring parent. more »
By Kelly Boggs - Jun 27, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting
Planned Parenthood ‘price breaks’ axed
The U.S. House of Representatives has eliminated language in a war supplemental spending bill that would have provided price breaks for Planned Parenthood, the country’s No. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 25, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Legislation
Seven habits of highly effective fathers
Al Roker, an Emmy Award winner and well-known television personality, tells of his first TV job. He was hired to be the weekend weatherman for a television station in Syracuse, N.Y., in 1974. more »
By Victor M. Parachin - Jun 25, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Parenting, Fathers
Sisters ready to adopt four siblings
“I can go back and get along with my aunt because of what I’ve learned from you,” the 8-year-old told Autumn and Trinity Tinsley.
The young girl had spent two weeks with the Tinsley sisters. more »
By Dana Williamson - Jun 16, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Adoption
Harmony Association ministry offers hope to women in crisis
A new pregnancy can be stressful. When that pregnancy is also unplanned, it can add even more worry and stress. Debra Burchfield, director of the Hope Women’s Resource Center (HWRC), and her staff of volunteers want to be there to help. more »
By Lisa Watson - Jun 6, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Parenting, Singles, Life, Abortion
LIFE DIGEST: Senate aids Planned Parenthood in war funding bill
The country’s leading abortion provider will benefit from a bill to provide funds for American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, if the U.S. Senate gets its way. more »
By Tom Strode - May 28, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Life, Abortion, Birth Control