I Am ME: Edixon Martinez, Sacramento, CA
“I Am ME” profiles individuals and couples who are touching the lives of families and children in communities throughout the…
Ted Sorensen’s Lessons for Families and Nations
Ted Sorensen, best known for inspiring a generation to public service with the words, "Ask not what your country can…
Sisters and Happiness
Sisterly chats make people happier, the author of You Just Don't Understand Me shares in a new book. Deborah Tannen's…
Cullum Classic Portrayed First Lesson of Marriage Ed
Leo Cullum's cartoons provoked, inspired and delighted loyal followers for 33 years. Cullum died this week in California at the…
Thanksgiving Family Survival Guide 2010
Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and celebration, but for many families, it’s also a period of added stress and…
Marriage, Divorce and the Economy of “I Don’t”
Fewer Americans are getting married and greater numbers are postponing divorce. While declining marriage rates may be unrelated to the…
SAT Scores and the Impact of Stress
SAT scores reveal a continued gender gap. With girls twice as likely to suffer from test anxiety, helping teens learn…
Jobs and Families Tougher for Unwed Parents
Within five years after the birth, a third of children born to unmarried parents see their father less than once…
I Am ME: Edward Bastille, New Hampshire
“I Am ME” profiles individuals and couples who are touching the lives of families and children in communities throughout the…
NFL Football Scores with Women
NFL football scores with women as 46 million tune-in weekly to follow the games. Sharing activities that strengthen friendship is…
Comedian Thea Vidale Planning Gastric Bypass
Thea Vidale, the famous comedian and actress, says she'll have gastric bypass surgery. For Vidale and the 140,000 others undergoing…
Young Couples Know Each Other Best
A study looks at how well long-term couples know each other. For older couples, findings reveal there may be some…
Marriage Education’s Roadmap for Relationships
This month, more than a hundred federally funded relationship and marriage education programs offered nationwide began their fifth, and possibly,…
I Am ME: Marilyn Stevens, Central Illinois
"I am ME" profiles individuals and couples who are touching the lives of families and children in communities throughout the…
The View on Mammograms for Loving Husbands
As Sherri Shepherd and Elizabeth Hasselbeck share their mammogram results on ABC's The View, it's important for husbands to consider…
Condoleezza Rice’s Journey and Advice for Our Own
Condoleezza Rice's parents helped their daughter beat the odds of racial discrimination through hard work and a consistent message about…
Halloween Safety Tips Before Trick-or-Treating
Parents and youngsters should carefully review these important 13 Halloween Safety Tips to help protect children before, during and after…
Earthquake Shakes Up ABC’s Modern Families
ABC’s Modern Family (Wednesdays, 9/8c) attracts more than 11 million viewers each week. The show’s enduring prime-time popularity says much…
Pew Study Reveals Reversal of Marital Patterns
A recent national study reveals a reversal in long-standing marital patterns. College educated young adults are now more likely to…
National Guard and Reserve Families Paying High Price for Lasting Impact of Combat Deployment
Members of the National Guard and Reserve who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan face some of the greatest challenges…
Preventing Teen Pregnancy is a Family Affair
While host Tyra Banks lambastes a group of teen moms on today's Tyra Show, parents and other significant adults also…
Parenthood DVD: Mr. Mom’s Impressive Prescience
A recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau and findings from Esquire Magazine's 2010 Survey of American Men offer hints…
Freeman Divorce Ends Another Famous Marriage
Three months after Al and Tipper Gore shocked friends and the public with news that they were ending their 40-year-marriage,…
Teen Moms ‘Scared Straight’ Approach to Prevention
In the MTV hit series, Maci Bookout, Farrah Abraham, Amber Portwood and Catelynn Lowell show the reality of Teen Moms…
Australian Parents’ Touch Revives Lifeless Newborn
An Australian couple knows the power of a parent's touch. After one of their twin newborns was pronounced dead, the…
Facebook and the Tempting Illusion of Intimacy
For many, Facebook has become associated with intimacy – feeding a hunger for human connection among those who delight in…
Remembering the Genius and Vision of Virginia Satir
On the 22nd anniversary of her death, Virginia Satir's life, legacy and genius continues to empower couples, families and communities…
Secrets Weddings Reveal about Marriage Success
After the guests leave, the glitz and glimmer of these carefully-planned celebrity weddings quickly fades as their marriages begin. What…
Bill Cosby’s Truths about Fatherhood and Family
Funny man Bill Cosby knows a thing or two about family and fatherhood. Moms, dads and their children will crack…
The Intimate Journey of Home Births
A couple shares about the intimate journey of home birth while experts urge caution. Facing many decisions when expecting a…
Bon Jovi’s Transcending Message of Love
Bon Jovi's new single, "What Do You Got," continues Rock and Roll's tradition of preaching messages of love that began…
The Today Show’s Bad Advice for Couples in Crisis
On the Today Show, therapist Gail Saltz advises couples displaying typical signs of marital crisis to get divorced. Studies show…
Newlyweds Learn to Work It Out in Marriage Class
In place of dirty looks, nasty names, and spiteful acts, newlyweds head for marriage class to learn to fight fair…
Education for ‘Happily Ever After’ Marriages
A study reveals shortcomings to some popular approaches to marriage education and insight into building blocks to help couples create…
Parents Learning to Become Their Own Coaches
Although there are life coaches for every need, couples are increasingly recognizing the importance of the bonds they form with…
City Island’s Fun Adventure Into Family Secrets
The Rizzo's are keeping secrets from each other in City Island, a hilarious comedy starring Andy Garcia that's now available…
John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s Love Lesson
John Travolta announced this week that he and Kelly Preston are expecting a son. After losing their son, Jett Travolta,…
Motherhood DVDs for Family Entertainment
Children need their mothers. Growing up without a mother's active, positive involvement, love and guidance can leave a lifetime of…
Michael Douglas and the High Cost of Divorce
Ten years after their divorce, Michael Douglas and his ex-wife are back in court, a reminder of the high cost…
Marriage and Family After Combat Deployment
At a conference sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, PAIRS CEO…
High Income Women Increasingly Choosing Divorce
Survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals high income woman over 50 are increasingly getting divorced while their male…
Couples Learn to Fight Fair in Marriage Classes
With many wanting to head for their windows to scream, "I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to…
Pressured Dual-Income Couples Discover Skills to Head Off Power Struggles, Strengthen Marriages
A new study examines challenges on dual-income families and the impact work schedules are having on marriages. Marriage education offers…
Marriage Education: Learning Harmony
A newlywed reflects on lessons learned in a marriage education class, wondering if the tips he picked up could have…
Fatherhood DVDs for Family Entertainment
Children need their fathers. Growing up without their dads' positive involvement, love and support can leave a lifetime of scars.…
Training Helps Families End Estrangements
Vicki Rohring reconnected with her children 34 years after being told they had died. While Rohring’s story is unique, the…