Children - news
TDAC educates kids about dangers of alcohol, drugs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Since 1937 the Tennessee Drug Awareness Council (formerly the United Tennessee League) has trumpeted the dangers of alcohol and drugs. more »
By Lonnie Wilkey - Oct 5, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, , Substance Abuse, Children, Education
Tiny babies, big ministry
Montgomery-area Baptists minister to neonatal units
Many babies admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery — those born unexpectedly early, some even before their own baby showers — receive their first gifts from Dana Gallahair. more »
By Jeremy Dale Henderson - Oct 3, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Children, Living, Health
Newfound help for parents with special needs children
At a time when our nation aborts nearly 90 percent of babies who are prenatally diagnosed with Down syndrome, it is clear that something must be done to help reverse this deplorable trend and build a culture in which each life is welcomed. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 30, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Life, Citizenship, Legislation
LIFE DIGEST: Trig Palin’s life prompts defense of abortion for Down children
The decision of Todd and Sarah Palin to give birth to Trig, their Down syndrome son, has prompted one promoter of objectivism to offer a shocking defense of the right of mothers to abort unborn children with the condition. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 23, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Family, Children, Life, Abortion, Disabled, End-of-Life Issues, Suicide
PERSPECTIVE: Salt and light
Some have suggested in recent years that Christians should abandon the public school system.
Indeed, there have been increases in both homeschooling and private Christian education. more »
By Anthony L. Jordan - Sep 18, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Family, Children, Education
Abstinence education: A program that survives scrutiny
“Abstinence education is a failure.” Variations of that message are beginning to pop up in the media once again in light of recent events calling into question the effectiveness of these programs. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 3, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Education, Sexual Purity, Abstinence
Parents’, Educators’ Rights and Responsibilities
This past May, one of our own, former Lt. Gov. Walter Bradley, was quoted widely by media across the state expressing his concern about the publication of photographs of and interviews with two same-sex student couples in the Clovis High School yearbook. more »
By John Loudat - Aug 26, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Education, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Hoover High’s track coach teaches youth spiritual strength, how to run for Christ
It’s not every day that you find a high school coach who writes weekly encouragement letters to his players. Then again, it’s not every day you find one like Devon Hind. more »
By Krista Leonard - Aug 26, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Children, Education
Trafficking bills differ in critical ways
A clash between the Department of Justice and foes of human trafficking over how to address the global problem is on display in the conflicting pieces of legislation they support. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 13, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, National
New law causes a ‘Big Bang’ on the bayou
Secularists have exploded over the passage of the “Louisiana Science and Education Act.”
The bill recently was signed into law by Gov. Bobby Jindal after having been passed by an overwhelming majority of the Louisiana legislature. more »
By Ken Connor - Aug 7, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Education, Citizenship, Legislation