In last week’s column, I suggested a different interpretation of the decline of marriage as an essential institution in our country. Recent studies from Pew Research and the National Council for Family Relations indicate that the majority of Americans still desire and revere marriage but are often leery of the long-term commitment it requires and…
https://courses.firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-21.jpg7001600Lauren Hallhttps://courses.firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ftf-logo-300x186.pngLauren Hall2024-05-09 13:41:512025-02-24 13:57:15Marriage Is Dead… Or Is It? (Part 2)
Picture this: you’re a mom. You’ve just had a baby, and while you’re over the moon with love for your little one, you’re also feeling a bit… well, different. That was me not too long ago. And let me tell you, becoming a mom changes things – big time. When my first child came into…
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This is the last column I’ll write before welcoming our second child into the world. I plan on taking some much-needed time to care for her, our family, and myself over the next three months. During that time, you’ll hear from several First Things First team members who are passionate about families and helping individuals,…
Marriage Is Dead… Or Is It? (Part 2)
In last week’s column, I suggested a different interpretation of the decline of marriage as an essential institution in our country. Recent studies from Pew Research and the National Council for Family Relations indicate that the majority of Americans still desire and revere marriage but are often leery of the long-term commitment it requires and…
Women Change After Childbirth. So Should Their Support
Picture this: you’re a mom. You’ve just had a baby, and while you’re over the moon with love for your little one, you’re also feeling a bit… well, different. That was me not too long ago. And let me tell you, becoming a mom changes things – big time. When my first child came into…
Is a Dad’s Parenting Style Genetic?
This is the last column I’ll write before welcoming our second child into the world. I plan on taking some much-needed time to care for her, our family, and myself over the next three months. During that time, you’ll hear from several First Things First team members who are passionate about families and helping individuals,…