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New series hopes to inspire Catholic parents to ‘fully embrace their vocation’
A new series called “The Catholic Parent” helps parents embrace their role as the primary educators of the faith for... Read more
Nonbinary characters in kids’ Transformers show raise concern, backlash
“Transformers: EarthSpark” launched in November as part of a growing trend that adds transgender or nonbinary characters to children’s television... Read more
Newest Barbie doll is ‘monumental,’ Down syndrome advocate says
Children with Down syndrome will now see themselves reflected in Mattel’s newest Barbie doll. Read more
Only 1 in 3 Catholic parents think it’s very important their children share their faith, survey finds
In total, 65% of Catholics said it was either extremely, very, or somewhat important for their children to hold their... Read more
How one book is helping Catholic parents raise saints through the sleepless nights
Many new parents might not realize how having a baby can affect their spiritual lives. “The Prayer Book for Tired... Read more
Baby formula shortage: Pro-life pregnancy centers offer aid to moms
Here’s another, perhaps lesser-known, option parents can also turn to for help during the baby formula shortage: pregnancy resource centers. Read more
'Mary on the Mantel'? Think 'Elf on the Shelf', but Catholic
Elf on the Shelf? How about helping kids live Advent with Mary on the Mantle? Read more
After parents ask for help, Texas Catholic diocese launches online parenting workshops
A Texas diocese has launched a series of parenting workshops to help moms and dads create a better family life... Read more
Safety first: How parents can know who is working with their kids
What are parents to do to ensure that their children are safe outside the home? Read more
When a baby dies, faith and medicine aim for compassion
Grieving a miscarriage or stillbirth can be heart-wrenching. As awareness of that difficulty grows, medical professionals and clergy strive to... Read more
How a 'messy family' can be a holy family
When Mike and Alicia Hernon started their podcast on marriage and family in 2015, they didn’t think anyone would listen,... Read more
Pope Francis to parents: teach your children the faith by example
Pope Francis Sunday baptized 28 babies during Mass in the Sistine Chapel, reminding parents that by asking for the Sacrament... Read more
Redefining marriage doesn't redefine birth certificates, court says
Children’s birth certificates must be linked to biological parentage, the Arkansas Supreme Court has said in a ruling that involved... Read more
'Teach your children how to pray!' Pope tells parents
On Wednesday, Pope Francis continued his weekly catechesis on the family, saying that parents have the responsibility to teach their... Read more
Pope Francis to parents: Do you believe in the beauty of love?
In an address on Sunday, Pope Francis asked parents if they believed in the beauty of the love God gives... Read more
Bishop co-authors booklet on blessing of unborn children
A new booklet on the vocation of Christian parenthood and its relationship to the parish and broader society is now... Read more
Study finds children of same-sex partners face difficulties as adults
Children brought up by partners in same-sex relationships are encountering more difficulties in adulthood than their conventionally-raised counterparts, according to... Read more
