Culture
Arkansas teen adopted by loving family after nearly 15 years in foster careAn Arkansas teenager has a permanent home after spending almost 15 years in foster care. Cozy, 19, had been in the foster care system for 5,429 days – the longest-waiting… Read More
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Oregon to celebrate first statewide adoption dayOregon is celebrating its first statewide “Adoption Day” on Monday, following unanimous approval of a bill earlier this year. Lawmakers passed House Bill 2019 to designate… Read More
Culture
Evangelical world loses influential speaker and author James Dobson, who advised Presidents Reagan, Trump and BushJames Dobson, a leading voice for the family and traditional values over the last 50 years, has died. He was 89. An evangelical Christian and founder of Focus on the… Read More
Opinion
Silver age? US fertility rate hits new low(The Daily Signal) – Forget the Golden Age. Based on today’s trends, we’re set for the Silver Age. The general fertility rate is at a new low, according to… Read More
Culture
Abortion pill is neither safe nor effective, EPPC saysOne in 19 mifepristone abortions fail, requiring women to seek additional medical intervention, according to a new study released on Monday by the Ethics and Public… Read More
Culture
Rocker Bon Jovi celebrates married life of 36 years with wife, four kidsDefying celebrity marriage trends, rocker Jon Bon Jovi celebrated 36 years of matrimony on Tuesday with a public “happy anniversary” message to his wife. “36 roses for 36 amazing years. Read More
Opinion
Liberals fly off the handle as Trump supports ‘baby cash’, pro-family agendaPresident Donald Trump’s support for an idea to give new moms $5,000 as part of an effort to raise the nation’s falling birth rate has left some liberals fuming. “Sounds… Read More
Culture
Fertility rates inch up, but marriage and family formation trends worry experts(The Daily Signal) – The U.S. birth rate has been on a downward slide since the Great Recession. In 2024, the total fertility rate went up slightly though, but… Read More
Government
‘Pro-life means being pro-family’: Proposed bill promises financial support and flexibility for childcareA new U.S. bill could grant parents greater financial support and freedom of choice in childcare decisions, the Daily Wire reports. The Respecting… Read More
Culture
‘Dads on Duty’ event sparks conversation about essential role of fathers, husbands as ‘boys and men across America are faltering’Fathers should not be reduced to a mere “appendix” of the family, but rather should serve as a “backbone” or “beating heart” of the family, said Heritage Foundation research fellow… Read More
Opinion
How the Trump administration can support healthy marriage(The Daily Signal) – In his remarks at the March for Life in January, Vice President JD Vance declared his support for children and families. “I want more babies in the… Read More
Culture
Study: Christianity in America is no longer in declineFor years, observers have charted the gradual decline of Christianity’s dominance in postmodern America. As the generations raised in church pews began to die, scholars wondered if Christianity – and… Read More
Culture
9 out of 10 best states for families are conservative, according to study(The Washington Stand) – When it comes to family flourishing, not every state is created equal. Nine of the top 10 states with the healthiest families are conservative, according… Read More
Culture
Survey: Republicans twice as likely to prioritize marriage and family as Democrats, conservative women are 3x happier than liberal peersDespite the liberal narrative that women are oppressed by marriage and family, many say they are more fulfilled in these roles than others. This was one finding among many in… Read More
Culture
Family who sang hymn in midst of California wildfire rubble praises God for 36 years in home(The Daily Signal) – When Peter and Jacqueline Halpin evacuated the home they lived in for 36 years due to the Eaton wildfire, they had no idea they… Read More
World
China, Japan take aim at declining birthrates with new pro-family policies. Will they work?The two most powerful countries in Asia are trying to tackle low fertility rates in differing ways, and their efforts may have lessons for America. For decades, both China and… Read More
Politics
‘Every issue must be understood first as a family issue,’ foundation president says(The Daily Signal) – “The fight for our nation is ultimately a fight for our families,” Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts says. A culture besieged by anti-family elite institutions drives… Read More
Culture
Researchers: Risky play helps today’s kids, the safest in historyScared your child will get injured from too much rough play? Anthropologists now counter with an even greater danger: denying children the benefits of risk-taking while they’re still young enough… Read More
Culture
1 in 4 young Americans claim they’re too poor to have children, but many put off kids for other reasonsDespite living in one of the richest nations in the world, many young Americans are worried they can’t afford to have children. The latest Consumer Spending & Saving Index from… Read More
Homeschools
New data shows homeschool enrollment still increasing after pandemicHomeschool enrollment continues to swell even four years after the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report reveals. The study from the Homeschool Research Lab at Johns Hopkins… Read More