Close friends and romantic partners who pray for each other's well-being can lead to stronger relationships of cooperation and forgiveness, a study by researchers at Brigham Young University and three other schools...
Close friends and romantic partners who pray for each other's well-being can lead to stronger relationships of cooperation and forgiveness, a study by researchers at Brigham Young University and three other schools found.
Secretary of State John Kerry said religious freedom "is a birthright of every human being" in unveiling the State Department's annual International Religious Freedom Report.
Secretary of State John Kerry said religious freedom "is a birthright of every human being" in unveiling the State Department's annual International Religious Freedom Report.
It's the time of year when working parents scramble to find suitable activities and care for their grade-school-age children. It's getting increasingly harder to do.
It's the time of year when working parents scramble to find suitable activities and care for their grade-school-age children. It's getting increasingly harder to do.
When Duke and Becky Mossman decided to expand their family garden, they were interested in growing vegetables and berries and nuts. But they were also interested in growing great kids. Working the soil with kids is a...
When Duke and Becky Mossman decided to expand their family garden, they were interested in growing vegetables and berries and nuts. But they were also interested in growing great kids. Working the soil with kids is a way to...
Folks who are itching to get their hands in the soil to start another year's crop of vegetables and flowers will want to look at these titles, from growing container gardens to turning a much larger piece of land...
Folks who are itching to get their hands in the soil to start another year's crop of vegetables and flowers will want to look at these titles, from growing container gardens to turning a much larger piece of land into a...
H&M leads efforts to improve factory safety in Bangladesh after a factory garment collapse killed 1,100 people two weeks ago.
H&M leads efforts to improve factory safety in Bangladesh after a factory garment collapse killed 1,100 people two weeks ago.
Everything people need to know about finances they can learn from Star Trek — if they watch enough of it.
Everything people need to know about finances they can learn from Star Trek — if they watch enough of it.
Homemade meals can provide greater control over ingredients — an important consideration given that one-third of U.S. children are obese or at risk of obesity. But the question inevitably arises, “What...
Homemade meals can provide greater control over ingredients — an important consideration given that one-third of U.S. children are obese or at risk of obesity. But the question inevitably arises, “What about the...
Contrary to what some believe, teens may drive more carefully in front of their peers than when they're alone, according to a new national survey by Bridgestone Americas. Friends calm their behavior down...
Contrary to what some believe, teens may drive more carefully in front of their peers than when they're alone, according to a new national survey by Bridgestone Americas. Friends calm their behavior down — and...
Muslim advocacy groups have focused their efforts on fighting Islamaphobia. But some are saying leaders should turn more attention internally to eradicating a strain of extremism that exploits the faith and...
Muslim advocacy groups have focused their efforts on fighting Islamaphobia. But some are saying leaders should turn more attention internally to eradicating a strain of extremism that exploits the faith and undermines public...
Survivors from the world of drug addiction and the dark world of sex trafficking and violence often have heart-wrenching stories.
Survivors from the world of drug addiction and the dark world of sex trafficking and violence often have heart-wrenching stories.
A recent study shows that the frequency, understanding and expectations of prayer evolve and mature not just between youth and old age, but also during the later years of life.
A recent study shows that the frequency, understanding and expectations of prayer evolve and mature not just between youth and old age, but also during the later years of life.
Families who school children at home are banding together, forming co-ops that provide social and educational opportunities their children might otherwise miss.
Families who school children at home are banding together, forming co-ops that provide social and educational opportunities their children might otherwise miss.
America's trust in key public and private institutions has been sliding steeply for the past 20 years. The latest IRS, justice department, and Benghazi scandals raging in Washington follow years of declining faith in...
America's trust in key public and private institutions has been sliding steeply for the past 20 years. The latest IRS, justice department, and Benghazi scandals raging in Washington follow years of declining faith in...
With “Inferno,” author Dan Brown continues the Robert Langdon saga that began with previous novels “Angels and Demons,” “The Da Vinci Code” and “The Lost Symbol.”
With “Inferno,” author Dan Brown continues the Robert Langdon saga that began with previous novels “Angels and Demons,” “The Da Vinci Code” and “The Lost Symbol.”
BookStats, which calls itself “publishing’s most comprehensive annual survey,” released data Wednesday for book sales during the 2012 calendar year.
BookStats, which calls itself “publishing’s most comprehensive annual survey,” released data Wednesday for book sales during the 2012 calendar year.
To the roughly 40 percent of Americans who told pollsters recently they would be willing to sacrifice freedoms in exchange for greater security, the past week has provided a taste of what they could expect.
To the roughly 40 percent of Americans who told pollsters recently they would be willing to sacrifice freedoms in exchange for greater security, the past week has provided a taste of what they could expect.
By attaching an $8 lens to his iPhone with a piece of double-sided tape, Canadian doctors produced a field microscope that can be used to diagnose intestinal worms in low resource settings.
By attaching an $8 lens to his iPhone with a piece of double-sided tape, Canadian doctors produced a field microscope that can be used to diagnose intestinal worms in low resource settings.
The Obama administration has broadened the focus of a faith-based office from simply getting government money into the hands of faith-based partners to enlisting local religious groups in informing local communities...
The Obama administration has broadened the focus of a faith-based office from simply getting government money into the hands of faith-based partners to enlisting local religious groups in informing local communities about...
Media Matters compiled extensive data about the guests who appear on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.
Media Matters compiled extensive data about the guests who appear on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.
A new report published in the American Economic Policy Journal sparked debate about the extent to which the interests of the poor are represented in American government.
A new report published in the American Economic Policy Journal sparked debate about the extent to which the interests of the poor are represented in American government.
The new “Equestria Girls” spinoff comes during the 30th anniversary of My Little Pony, and is a result of the brand’s renewed popularity via the television program “My Little Pony: Friendship...
The new “Equestria Girls” spinoff comes during the 30th anniversary of My Little Pony, and is a result of the brand’s renewed popularity via the television program “My Little Pony: Friendship is...
The right skills can change a family squabble and even strengthen relationships. You have to be willing to use tools that are helpful — may even need to practice with them. People who love each other still make...
The right skills can change a family squabble and even strengthen relationships. You have to be willing to use tools that are helpful — may even need to practice with them. People who love each other still make each...
For the second time in as many months, a local school district has ordered the removal of Ten Commandments displays from a public school.
For the second time in as many months, a local school district has ordered the removal of Ten Commandments displays from a public school.
She broke ground for Dr. Phil and Dr. Laura. But Dr. Joyce Brothers, who died Monday at 85, was as well known for her ability to laugh at herself and her prodigious memory as she was for her expert advice. She helped...
She broke ground for Dr. Phil and Dr. Laura. But Dr. Joyce Brothers, who died Monday at 85, was as well known for her ability to laugh at herself and her prodigious memory as she was for her expert advice. She helped shape...
The Department of Justice really wants to know who leaked information about an al-Qaeda bomb plot to the Associated Press.
The Department of Justice really wants to know who leaked information about an al-Qaeda bomb plot to the Associated Press.
The New York Times recently praised 10 scripted shows on primetime broadcast television for their strong ratings. However, the advocacy group Common Sense Media advises that none of those programs is suitable for...
The New York Times recently praised 10 scripted shows on primetime broadcast television for their strong ratings. However, the advocacy group Common Sense Media advises that none of those programs is suitable for children...
Female moviegoers proved instrumental in making “The Great Gatsby” a commercial success.
Female moviegoers proved instrumental in making “The Great Gatsby” a commercial success.
A new report shows that ability grouping in schools is on the rise, and prior research shows that teaching students in groups of like ability improves success for low and high achievers. There are important caveats,...
A new report shows that ability grouping in schools is on the rise, and prior research shows that teaching students in groups of like ability improves success for low and high achievers. There are important caveats, though.
On average, people may have money in their retirement accounts, but the median shows that half of Americans are unprepared for retirement.
On average, people may have money in their retirement accounts, but the median shows that half of Americans are unprepared for retirement.
People avoid awkward money moments, but there are a few things they could do to make them less embarrassing.
People avoid awkward money moments, but there are a few things they could do to make them less embarrassing.
While American workers are showing some signs of more confidence in the economy, there are lingering doubts that make them feel less optimistic about their jobs and economic future.
While American workers are showing some signs of more confidence in the economy, there are lingering doubts that make them feel less optimistic about their jobs and economic future.
Parents Television Council screened nearly 400 primetime broadcast programs from a 30-day period in early 2013 for any moderate-to-extreme violence. The prevalence of violence in general — and gun violence in...
Parents Television Council screened nearly 400 primetime broadcast programs from a 30-day period in early 2013 for any moderate-to-extreme violence. The prevalence of violence in general — and gun violence in...
Close friends and romantic partners who pray for each other's well-being can lead to stronger relationships of cooperation and forgiveness, a study by researchers at Brigham Young University and three other schools...
Close friends and romantic partners who pray for each other's well-being can lead to stronger relationships of cooperation and forgiveness, a study by researchers at Brigham Young University and three other schools found.
New moms are more educated than ever in American history. In 2011, two-thirds had at least some college education. Less-educated moms, though, still tend to a higher average number of babies over their lifetime than...
New moms are more educated than ever in American history. In 2011, two-thirds had at least some college education. Less-educated moms, though, still tend to a higher average number of babies over their lifetime than those...
Two University of Louisville professors analyzed more than 700 Sports Illustrated covers from 2000-2011, and their results show fewer women were featured on the magazine’s covers during that span than in...
Two University of Louisville professors analyzed more than 700 Sports Illustrated covers from 2000-2011, and their results show fewer women were featured on the magazine’s covers during that span than in SI’s...
There's a lot to like about the new film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," even if the movie's thematic focus becomes blurred at intervals.
There's a lot to like about the new film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," even if the movie's thematic focus becomes blurred at intervals.
New film “The Great Gatsby” taps into a zeitgeist of cultural cachet that has been steadily building for nearly 70 years.
New film “The Great Gatsby” taps into a zeitgeist of cultural cachet that has been steadily building for nearly 70 years.
Third installment of American Enterprise Institute’s Professions and Civic Culture series posits, “America's musical culture is not a melting pot but a stew, comprised of disparate ingredients that inform...
Third installment of American Enterprise Institute’s Professions and Civic Culture series posits, “America's musical culture is not a melting pot but a stew, comprised of disparate ingredients that inform one...
A Texas judge has ruled that Kountze High School cheerleaders aren't violating the Constitution by displaying banners with biblical verses at football games.
A Texas judge has ruled that Kountze High School cheerleaders aren't violating the Constitution by displaying banners with biblical verses at football games.
With Mother's Day around the corner kids and Dad can work together to make, and decorate nutritious oat waffles.
With Mother's Day around the corner kids and Dad can work together to make, and decorate nutritious oat waffles.
My own kids aren’t so hot in the kitchen. If I am stuck in the office come dinner time, I have them make something we have had good luck with in the past that they can make on their own without me having to...
My own kids aren’t so hot in the kitchen. If I am stuck in the office come dinner time, I have them make something we have had good luck with in the past that they can make on their own without me having to call for a...
Flowers and jewelry are great, but what moms say they really crave is time off from laundry and cooking, shared activities, meaningful conversations and a chance to get to know each other differently.
Flowers and jewelry are great, but what moms say they really crave is time off from laundry and cooking, shared activities, meaningful conversations and a chance to get to know each other differently.
Mothers are bombarded with contradictory “expert” advice on everything from how to get children to sleep, to how to coach them through emotions. But motherhood’s unparalleled source of real...
Mothers are bombarded with contradictory “expert” advice on everything from how to get children to sleep, to how to coach them through emotions. But motherhood’s unparalleled source of real influence is the...
In the two decades I have researched at the intersection of gender and security, I have come to realize that the love of mothers for their children is what keeps the whole world revolving.
In the two decades I have researched at the intersection of gender and security, I have come to realize that the love of mothers for their children is what keeps the whole world revolving.
Mothers shape the future for their children. Well-known people from around the country share lessons learned from their mothers.
Mothers shape the future for their children. Well-known people from around the country share lessons learned from their mothers.
With the number of Americans working part-time at an historic high, the new health care law is nudging employers to slash hours further. A few corporations, states and cities have already moved to reduce hours to...
With the number of Americans working part-time at an historic high, the new health care law is nudging employers to slash hours further. A few corporations, states and cities have already moved to reduce hours to avoid...
Private enterprise is becoming increasingly aware that accommodating the religious needs of employees can improve morale and the bottom line.
Private enterprise is becoming increasingly aware that accommodating the religious needs of employees can improve morale and the bottom line.
Most Muslims around the world would prefer living in a democracy that upholds religioius freedom, according to surveys conducted after the Arab Spring that also found many Muslims want their religious code to be the...
Most Muslims around the world would prefer living in a democracy that upholds religioius freedom, according to surveys conducted after the Arab Spring that also found many Muslims want their religious code to be the law of...
A simple three-part test illustrates the reality that many movies treat female characters as little more than tools to advance male-dominated plots.
A simple three-part test illustrates the reality that many movies treat female characters as little more than tools to advance male-dominated plots.
Every year, 57 million women worldwide give birth without the help of trained health workers, circumstances in which risk of infection is extremely high and many mothers and babies die. A number of organizations and...
Every year, 57 million women worldwide give birth without the help of trained health workers, circumstances in which risk of infection is extremely high and many mothers and babies die. A number of organizations and...
New report suggests that prison population increases are related to decreases in mental health services.
New report suggests that prison population increases are related to decreases in mental health services.
10 things not to say to your mother on Mother's Day.
10 things not to say to your mother on Mother's Day.
Sometimes, "I love you" can't convey what your mother means to you. Here are 15 things to say to your mom this Mother's Day.
Sometimes, "I love you" can't convey what your mother means to you. Here are 15 things to say to your mom this Mother's Day.
The ’57 Chevy is beloved by automobile connoisseurs and, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, car thieves.
The ’57 Chevy is beloved by automobile connoisseurs and, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, car thieves.
With the number of Americans working part-time at an historic high, the new health care law is nudging employers to slash hours further. A few corporations, states and cities have already moved to reduce hours to...
With the number of Americans working part-time at an historic high, the new health care law is nudging employers to slash hours further. A few corporations, states and cities have already moved to reduce hours to avoid...
Contrary to what some believe, teens may drive more carefully in front of their peers than when they're alone, according to a new national survey by Bridgestone Americas. Friends calm their behavior down...
Contrary to what some believe, teens may drive more carefully in front of their peers than when they're alone, according to a new national survey by Bridgestone Americas. Friends calm their behavior down — and...
No mothers are perfect, but taken collectively they are a lot closer to perfection than any other grouping of human beings. And they are the most indispensible group of all.
No mothers are perfect, but taken collectively they are a lot closer to perfection than any other grouping of human beings. And they are the most indispensible group of all.
Vice President Joe Biden urged religious leaders Monday to continue pressing Congress to pass gun control legislation and to explain the issue in moral terms to their congregations.
Vice President Joe Biden urged religious leaders Monday to continue pressing Congress to pass gun control legislation and to explain the issue in moral terms to their congregations.
State of motherhood around the world according to new report from Save the Children. Report also examines infant mortality rates around the world.
State of motherhood around the world according to new report from Save the Children. Report also examines infant mortality rates around the world.
Paying off a home mortgage early has some advantages — and some dangers.
Paying off a home mortgage early has some advantages — and some dangers.
Financial responsibility starts at home — and kids are watching mama closely.
Financial responsibility starts at home — and kids are watching mama closely.
People love free apps, but what about those iPhone apps at the other end of the scale?
People love free apps, but what about those iPhone apps at the other end of the scale?
The Pentagon has clarified its position on religious talk among U.S. troops, saying it's OK to talk about one's beliefs, but aggressive proselytizing is not allowed.
The Pentagon has clarified its position on religious talk among U.S. troops, saying it's OK to talk about one's beliefs, but aggressive proselytizing is not allowed.
Microcredit founder Muhammad Yunus says a new concept, social business, will aid in the fight against poverty.
Microcredit founder Muhammad Yunus says a new concept, social business, will aid in the fight against poverty.
The world's poorest people are becoming significantly better off, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative.
The world's poorest people are becoming significantly better off, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative.
Organizers of a campaign to have people spend just $1.50 on food a day for five days hope that as participants experience a sliver of what it's like to live in extreme poverty they will feel compelled to act.
Organizers of a campaign to have people spend just $1.50 on food a day for five days hope that as participants experience a sliver of what it's like to live in extreme poverty they will feel compelled to act.
A new study from Consumer Reports shows that millions of people had their Facebook accounts attacked last year.
A new study from Consumer Reports shows that millions of people had their Facebook accounts attacked last year.
It’s not common for the third installment in a movie franchise to out-earn its predecessors, but “Iron Man 3” looks poised to do precisely that after notching the second-biggest opening weekend ever...
It’s not common for the third installment in a movie franchise to out-earn its predecessors, but “Iron Man 3” looks poised to do precisely that after notching the second-biggest opening weekend ever at the...
There is a growing movement to expand the length of the school day in elementary and middle schools, especially those that serve low-income students. Early achievement results are promising.
There is a growing movement to expand the length of the school day in elementary and middle schools, especially those that serve low-income students. Early achievement results are promising.
Microsavings programs are being used to help people in developing countries build wealth and move out of poverty.
Microsavings programs are being used to help people in developing countries build wealth and move out of poverty.
Infant mortality has declined in the U.S., according to a new CDC report, but America still has one of the highest infant mortality rates for an industrialized nation
Infant mortality has declined in the U.S., according to a new CDC report, but America still has one of the highest infant mortality rates for an industrialized nation
It's the time of year when working parents scramble to find suitable activities and care for their grade-school-age children. It's getting increasingly harder to do.
It's the time of year when working parents scramble to find suitable activities and care for their grade-school-age children. It's getting increasingly harder to do.
The extraordinary young orchestra of Salt Lake City's Gifted Music School is the most visible product of a school that aims to change lives of all children through music.
The extraordinary young orchestra of Salt Lake City's Gifted Music School is the most visible product of a school that aims to change lives of all children through music.
Private enterprise is becoming increasingly aware that accommodating the religious needs of employees can improve morale and the bottom line.
Private enterprise is becoming increasingly aware that accommodating the religious needs of employees can improve morale and the bottom line.
Let’s just get right to it, no messin’ around. "Iron Man 3" is fabulous. Four stars. There, why make you wait? Right?
Let’s just get right to it, no messin’ around. "Iron Man 3" is fabulous. Four stars. There, why make you wait? Right?
Information for parents about the film "Iron Man 3."
Information for parents about the film "Iron Man 3."
Thousands of people across the country Thursday reportedly observed National Prayer Day — some attending events in their communities, others pontificating online about the origins of the event and its purpose.
Thousands of people across the country Thursday reportedly observed National Prayer Day — some attending events in their communities, others pontificating online about the origins of the event and its purpose.
The Brown family's vacations often degenerated into flooded campgrounds, overflowing outhouses, kids blowing sarsaparilla out their noses, and crawling through 14-hour days at Disneyland, all while vacuum-packed into...
The Brown family's vacations often degenerated into flooded campgrounds, overflowing outhouses, kids blowing sarsaparilla out their noses, and crawling through 14-hour days at Disneyland, all while vacuum-packed into a car...
Most Muslims around the world would prefer living in a democracy that upholds religioius freedom, according to surveys conducted after the Arab Spring that also found many Muslims want their religious code to be the...
Most Muslims around the world would prefer living in a democracy that upholds religioius freedom, according to surveys conducted after the Arab Spring that also found many Muslims want their religious code to be the law of...
A war over the religious freedom of military chaplains and the troops they serve is being waged in the Pentagon.
A war over the religious freedom of military chaplains and the troops they serve is being waged in the Pentagon.
Now you are free to play poker in your pajamas, if you live in Nevada. There is a lot of evidence to suggest this is not a good move for American society.
Now you are free to play poker in your pajamas, if you live in Nevada. There is a lot of evidence to suggest this is not a good move for American society.
The world's poorest people are becoming significantly better off, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative.
The world's poorest people are becoming significantly better off, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative.
Organizers of a campaign to have people spend just $1.50 on food a day for five days hope that as participants experience a sliver of what it's like to live in extreme poverty they will feel compelled to act.
Organizers of a campaign to have people spend just $1.50 on food a day for five days hope that as participants experience a sliver of what it's like to live in extreme poverty they will feel compelled to act.
A sampling of the public comments submitted on the Obama administration's latest proposal to mandate birth control at no cost through employer heath care plans indicates no one likes the accommodation for religious...
A sampling of the public comments submitted on the Obama administration's latest proposal to mandate birth control at no cost through employer heath care plans indicates no one likes the accommodation for religious groups.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer doubled paid maternity leave to 16 weeks and said dads will get eight weeks of paternity leave, as well. That puts Yahoo in line with Google and Facebook policies. And it may help recruiting...
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer doubled paid maternity leave to 16 weeks and said dads will get eight weeks of paternity leave, as well. That puts Yahoo in line with Google and Facebook policies. And it may help recruiting after she...
A new report shows that ability grouping in schools is on the rise, and prior research shows that teaching students in groups of like ability improves success for low and high achievers. There are important caveats,...
A new report shows that ability grouping in schools is on the rise, and prior research shows that teaching students in groups of like ability improves success for low and high achievers. There are important caveats, though.
A sampling of the public comments submitted on the Obama administration's latest proposal to mandate birth control at no cost through employer heath care plans indicates no one likes the accommodation for religious...
A sampling of the public comments submitted on the Obama administration's latest proposal to mandate birth control at no cost through employer heath care plans indicates no one likes the accommodation for religious groups.
"Yes, there are evil people in the world. But we can’t let that blind us to the fact that there are many more good people who make the world a better place with their smiles, their kindness and their daily acts...
"Yes, there are evil people in the world. But we can’t let that blind us to the fact that there are many more good people who make the world a better place with their smiles, their kindness and their daily acts of...
A war over the religious freedom of military chaplains and the troops they serve is being waged in the Pentagon.
A war over the religious freedom of military chaplains and the troops they serve is being waged in the Pentagon.
Parents value libraries as a safe place for children, a source of education and entertainment, a tech hub and a way to instill a love of reading, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. Nobody loves...
Parents value libraries as a safe place for children, a source of education and entertainment, a tech hub and a way to instill a love of reading, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. Nobody loves the...
Real, deep love reaches levels in families that it can reach in no other way and in no other setting.
Real, deep love reaches levels in families that it can reach in no other way and in no other setting.
Wayne State researchers say senior citizens who are psychologically challenged may be especially vulnerable to financial exploitation. That means family members and clinicians who want to protect them need to pay...
Wayne State researchers say senior citizens who are psychologically challenged may be especially vulnerable to financial exploitation. That means family members and clinicians who want to protect them need to pay attention.
Paul Niehaus was getting a Ph.D. in developmental economics when he decided to give a portion of his income to a charitable cause. The mission: to give as much of the money as possible directly to people living in...
Paul Niehaus was getting a Ph.D. in developmental economics when he decided to give a portion of his income to a charitable cause. The mission: to give as much of the money as possible directly to people living in poverty,...
Debt for older Americans is on the rise — in part because of overextending their finances to help their children.
Debt for older Americans is on the rise — in part because of overextending their finances to help their children.
A new study breaks down the percentages of time people spend on different activities online. Social media rules them all.
A new study breaks down the percentages of time people spend on different activities online. Social media rules them all.
Nearly 75,000 Americans have electronically filed public comments with the Federal Communications Commission about the commission's plan to selectively enforce decency standards on the public airwaves.
Nearly 75,000 Americans have electronically filed public comments with the Federal Communications Commission about the commission's plan to selectively enforce decency standards on the public airwaves.
In anticipation of Earth Day, religious and environmental leaders gathered at the University of Utah Law School's 18th Stegner Symposium to discuss environmental theology and the ways religion is returning to...
In anticipation of Earth Day, religious and environmental leaders gathered at the University of Utah Law School's 18th Stegner Symposium to discuss environmental theology and the ways religion is returning to ecological...
The death of a newsman drew some unlikely praise from those whom he mentored. McCandlish Phillips was not just a top-tier journalist, but also a religious man who left The New York Times at the top of his game to...
The death of a newsman drew some unlikely praise from those whom he mentored. McCandlish Phillips was not just a top-tier journalist, but also a religious man who left The New York Times at the top of his game to become an...
Interfaith marriages comprised 45 percent of U.S. marriages in the last decade. But the belief that "love will conquer all" often dissolves as children arrive and unanticipated life events cause spouses to reconsider...
Interfaith marriages comprised 45 percent of U.S. marriages in the last decade. But the belief that "love will conquer all" often dissolves as children arrive and unanticipated life events cause spouses to reconsider the...
We are connected to more people in more ways than ever before. But is the quality of our relationships better off? Here are 5 practical ways for how can we stay relationally connected in our hyper-connected,...
We are connected to more people in more ways than ever before. But is the quality of our relationships better off? Here are 5 practical ways for how can we stay relationally connected in our hyper-connected,...
By tailoring an approach to fit the age and emotional maturity of their child, parents can employ practical strategies that will help their kids cope with the media's relentless coverage of tragedies like the Boston...
By tailoring an approach to fit the age and emotional maturity of their child, parents can employ practical strategies that will help their kids cope with the media's relentless coverage of tragedies like the Boston Marathon...
Babies are sought after by adoptive parents, but by the time a child is 8, the pool of hopeful parents has thinned. When a child reaches the teen years, that pool of parents shrinks, and many older children in need...
Babies are sought after by adoptive parents, but by the time a child is 8, the pool of hopeful parents has thinned. When a child reaches the teen years, that pool of parents shrinks, and many older children in need of homes...
When researchers asked parents worldwide to describe their children, they learned about what cultures see and what they value. When it comes to parenting, Americans say their kids are smart, while other countries say...
When researchers asked parents worldwide to describe their children, they learned about what cultures see and what they value. When it comes to parenting, Americans say their kids are smart, while other countries say happy,...
My idea of success with our family was making beautiful music together, even when it meant a lot of dissonance and hours and hours of practice to get to the desired result.
My idea of success with our family was making beautiful music together, even when it meant a lot of dissonance and hours and hours of practice to get to the desired result.
The number of police officers stationed in public schools is increasing, and so is the number of students entering the criminal court system for minor infractions that might be best solved in the principal's office.
The number of police officers stationed in public schools is increasing, and so is the number of students entering the criminal court system for minor infractions that might be best solved in the principal's office.
Planting trees can save money on cooling costs — if they are planted in the right places.
Planting trees can save money on cooling costs — if they are planted in the right places.
Researchers have identified three things that better the odds children and their stepdads will have a close, healthy relationship and the family will thrive.
Researchers have identified three things that better the odds children and their stepdads will have a close, healthy relationship and the family will thrive.
The FCC wants to relax the way decency standards are enforced with regards to broadcast TV. However, groups like the Parents Television Council and American Family Association are urging citizens to file comments...
The FCC wants to relax the way decency standards are enforced with regards to broadcast TV. However, groups like the Parents Television Council and American Family Association are urging citizens to file comments against the...
Terrorists want people to believe they are powerful and ominous. In reality, they are small groups whose ideas do not resonate with public opinion. We cannot let them destroy what this country holds dear.
Terrorists want people to believe they are powerful and ominous. In reality, they are small groups whose ideas do not resonate with public opinion. We cannot let them destroy what this country holds dear.
Buying a home is considered a landmark in accomplishing the “American Dream,” but it’s not right for everyone.
Buying a home is considered a landmark in accomplishing the “American Dream,” but it’s not right for everyone.
Teenagers are urged to “have a talk with your family about money” by Justin Bieber in new advertisement videos for SpendSmart Payments Company.
Teenagers are urged to “have a talk with your family about money” by Justin Bieber in new advertisement videos for SpendSmart Payments Company.
After Kirsten Powers broke the ice last week in USA Today, the national media suddenly discovered the grisly trial of the Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, but Powers is now disputing claims that major...
After Kirsten Powers broke the ice last week in USA Today, the national media suddenly discovered the grisly trial of the Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, but Powers is now disputing claims that major media...
With the Social Security system poised to fail and traditional pension systems disappearing, more and more current workers are completely unprepared for what comes next, argued Fidelity Investments head Ronald P....
With the Social Security system poised to fail and traditional pension systems disappearing, more and more current workers are completely unprepared for what comes next, argued Fidelity Investments head Ronald P. O'Hanley in...
Proposed rule change could greatly alter the way decency standards are enforced on broadcast television.
Proposed rule change could greatly alter the way decency standards are enforced on broadcast television.
Interfaith marriages comprised 45 percent of U.S. marriages in the last decade. But the belief that "love will conquer all" often dissolves as children arrive and unanticipated life events cause spouses to reconsider...
Interfaith marriages comprised 45 percent of U.S. marriages in the last decade. But the belief that "love will conquer all" often dissolves as children arrive and unanticipated life events cause spouses to reconsider the...
A Hutterite colony in Montana has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its case against a state labor law that targets the religious group's centuries-old tenets of communal living.
A Hutterite colony in Montana has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its case against a state labor law that targets the religious group's centuries-old tenets of communal living.
My oldest daughter just turned 16, which puts her in the 3-D danger zone: driving, dating and drugs. Of the three, the one that makes me most uneasy is dating.
My oldest daughter just turned 16, which puts her in the 3-D danger zone: driving, dating and drugs. Of the three, the one that makes me most uneasy is dating.
A few weeks ago, my youngest son woke me up on a Saturday morning with a thousand and two questions about our plans for the day. At age 6, his curiosity runs like Niagara Falls and I’m often the one going over...
A few weeks ago, my youngest son woke me up on a Saturday morning with a thousand and two questions about our plans for the day. At age 6, his curiosity runs like Niagara Falls and I’m often the one going over the edge...
When you drop that envelope in the mailbox, think of how the income tax has made solving Washington's problems so much harder.
When you drop that envelope in the mailbox, think of how the income tax has made solving Washington's problems so much harder.
Americans have a high interest and awareness of the Bible, but a majority believe the scripture has too little influence on a society some of them say is in moral decline, according to a recent poll for the American...
Americans have a high interest and awareness of the Bible, but a majority believe the scripture has too little influence on a society some of them say is in moral decline, according to a recent poll for the American Bible...
Efforts to increase U.S. competitiveness and increase equity for disadvantaged students created a push for all students to take algebra in eighth grade. However, new research suggests the effort hurts instead of...
Efforts to increase U.S. competitiveness and increase equity for disadvantaged students created a push for all students to take algebra in eighth grade. However, new research suggests the effort hurts instead of helping.
The residual effect of violent video games on kids is a hotly debated topic. Some experts say violent gaming can damage developing brains, while others shrug off the threat as a ubiquitous part of contemporary...
The residual effect of violent video games on kids is a hotly debated topic. Some experts say violent gaming can damage developing brains, while others shrug off the threat as a ubiquitous part of contemporary adolescence....
Borrowers who are age 60 or older are the fast-growing age group for education loans, and one in 10 of them is delinquent on a student loan debt.
Borrowers who are age 60 or older are the fast-growing age group for education loans, and one in 10 of them is delinquent on a student loan debt.
Your child is two times more likely to be struck by lighting than to be the victim of a school shooting. But if the unthinkable should occur the statistics don't matter. What are the concrete steps parents and...
Your child is two times more likely to be struck by lighting than to be the victim of a school shooting. But if the unthinkable should occur the statistics don't matter. What are the concrete steps parents and schools should...
It's important to tell your kids about where they came from and about what their progenitors were like, and have family traditions and regular conversation.
It's important to tell your kids about where they came from and about what their progenitors were like, and have family traditions and regular conversation.
Written materials eventually wear out, fall apart and are discarded in our modern economy of disposable and replaceable abundance. But in the ancient world, papyrus scrolls and parchments were expensive and more...
Written materials eventually wear out, fall apart and are discarded in our modern economy of disposable and replaceable abundance. But in the ancient world, papyrus scrolls and parchments were expensive and more durable than...
Marshall Stout was born three months before his due date, making him a "micro-preemie" baby.
Marshall Stout was born three months before his due date, making him a "micro-preemie" baby.
When Hal Spielman's wife died, he wanted resources to help him figure out how to move forward. Joe Keller had the same question when his marriage of 13 years ended. There are good ways and bad ways to travel the...
When Hal Spielman's wife died, he wanted resources to help him figure out how to move forward. Joe Keller had the same question when his marriage of 13 years ended. There are good ways and bad ways to travel the suddenly...
Between 2005 and 2010, spending by college athletic departments rose more than twice as fast as academic spending per student, according to a new report. Most of the money for athletic programs came from student fees...
Between 2005 and 2010, spending by college athletic departments rose more than twice as fast as academic spending per student, according to a new report. Most of the money for athletic programs came from student fees and...
Lessons from a lecture by developmental economist Lant Pritchett.
Lessons from a lecture by developmental economist Lant Pritchett.
Researchers are now experimenting with conditional cash transfers in this country. But will an anti-poverty measure from the the developing world work in an industrialized nation?
Researchers are now experimenting with conditional cash transfers in this country. But will an anti-poverty measure from the the developing world work in an industrialized nation?
Picking up convenience store snacks is a habit that could cost $70,307 within a 20-year time period.
Picking up convenience store snacks is a habit that could cost $70,307 within a 20-year time period.
Jackie Robinson’s widow and former teammates, as well as President Obama, are among those giving high reviews to “42,” a movie about Robinson becoming the first African American player in Major...
Jackie Robinson’s widow and former teammates, as well as President Obama, are among those giving high reviews to “42,” a movie about Robinson becoming the first African American player in Major League...
Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, is a time to remember Holocaust victims as well as heroes who dared to make a difference during a dark and painful time.
Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, is a time to remember Holocaust victims as well as heroes who dared to make a difference during a dark and painful time.
Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, is a time to remember Holocaust victims as well as heroes who dared to make a difference during a dark and painful time.
Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, is a time to remember Holocaust victims as well as heroes who dared to make a difference during a dark and painful time.
A recent survey found that nearly half of the Christians in the United States believe the Second Coming of Jesus Christ will happen in the next 40 years — perhaps contributing to the "doomsday prepper" movement...
A recent survey found that nearly half of the Christians in the United States believe the Second Coming of Jesus Christ will happen in the next 40 years — perhaps contributing to the "doomsday prepper" movement in...
Global leaders and activists have been denouncing the persecution of Christians for the past few years but have drawn only mild reaction. Their latest call to action is a new book that shows Christianity is the most...
Global leaders and activists have been denouncing the persecution of Christians for the past few years but have drawn only mild reaction. Their latest call to action is a new book that shows Christianity is the most...
Serious illness seldom settles only on one child. It wraps its arms around and changes brothers and sisters, too.
Serious illness seldom settles only on one child. It wraps its arms around and changes brothers and sisters, too.
Moving to a place with a lower cost of living can be like getting a raise in salary.
Moving to a place with a lower cost of living can be like getting a raise in salary.
A new study shows that teachers who performed in the top and bottom 20 percent on value-added measures of effectiveness during their first two years of teaching are likely to remain in those same brackets five years...
A new study shows that teachers who performed in the top and bottom 20 percent on value-added measures of effectiveness during their first two years of teaching are likely to remain in those same brackets five years later.
Seeing how big consumer culture has become and how it affects not just nations, but individuals, can help people make better choices about how they spend their money — and their lives.
Seeing how big consumer culture has become and how it affects not just nations, but individuals, can help people make better choices about how they spend their money — and their lives.
With a new pope in the mix, the world is showing renewed interest in all things Catholic. And that is proving to be a godsend for many Catholic writers who constantly struggle to reach a wide market.We may be in the...
With a new pope in the mix, the world is showing renewed interest in all things Catholic. And that is proving to be a godsend for many Catholic writers who constantly struggle to reach a wide market.We may be in the throes...
As the amount of student debt in America has grown to nearly $1 trillion and the average cost of college tuition has dramatically increased, some experts say that the model of higher education is reaching a critical...
As the amount of student debt in America has grown to nearly $1 trillion and the average cost of college tuition has dramatically increased, some experts say that the model of higher education is reaching a critical level.
Each year at Easter, Orthodox Christians join in an ancient ritual symbolizing the spread of the light and hope of resurrection to the world from the traditional tomb of Christ in Jerusalem.
Each year at Easter, Orthodox Christians join in an ancient ritual symbolizing the spread of the light and hope of resurrection to the world from the traditional tomb of Christ in Jerusalem.
When Jhaquiel started walking to his job interview, he never expected how a stranger along the way would change his life.
When Jhaquiel started walking to his job interview, he never expected how a stranger along the way would change his life.
The wife of the slain Colorado corrections director has chosen to forgive his killer. Clinical research shows it may save her health.
The wife of the slain Colorado corrections director has chosen to forgive his killer. Clinical research shows it may save her health.
After a man hid more than $1 million in treasure, people from across the country dropped everything to search for it. Instead, what they discovered was even better than gold: They found precious time with their...
After a man hid more than $1 million in treasure, people from across the country dropped everything to search for it. Instead, what they discovered was even better than gold: They found precious time with their families.
Whether it's a craft or food blog, as long as you have a passion for blogging and enjoying doing whatever you decide to blog about, you may end up making money someday when you least expect it.
Whether it's a craft or food blog, as long as you have a passion for blogging and enjoying doing whatever you decide to blog about, you may end up making money someday when you least expect it.
On the west coast a Catholic bishop wants all parochial teachers to sign an orthodoxy pledge as a condition of employment. On the east coast, a group of ultra-Orthodox Jewish business owners are under fire for asking...
On the west coast a Catholic bishop wants all parochial teachers to sign an orthodoxy pledge as a condition of employment. On the east coast, a group of ultra-Orthodox Jewish business owners are under fire for asking...
Whether it's a craft or food blog, as long as you have a passion for blogging and enjoying doing whatever you decide to blog about, you may end up making money someday when you least expect it.
Whether it's a craft or food blog, as long as you have a passion for blogging and enjoying doing whatever you decide to blog about, you may end up making money someday when you least expect it.
During this Easter season, helping a needy family with this unique book sale is one way we can experience, like Jesus, going about and "doing good" where we find the opportunity.
During this Easter season, helping a needy family with this unique book sale is one way we can experience, like Jesus, going about and "doing good" where we find the opportunity.
Learn nine little-known ways student loans impact your credit score, and overall credit worthiness.
Learn nine little-known ways student loans impact your credit score, and overall credit worthiness.
While marital satisfaction typically drops after the first year, it stays steady for couples who invest a little time in writing down objective appraisals of their conflicts, researchers say. And they do mean a...
While marital satisfaction typically drops after the first year, it stays steady for couples who invest a little time in writing down objective appraisals of their conflicts, researchers say. And they do mean a little time...
Retiring is a hope that 28 percent of Americans said they will never be able to afford.
Retiring is a hope that 28 percent of Americans said they will never be able to afford.
The chances of finding a free checking account are significantly greater at a credit union than a bank.
The chances of finding a free checking account are significantly greater at a credit union than a bank.
The White House has named a church-state legal scholar and consensus builder to head up the administration's Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
The White House has named a church-state legal scholar and consensus builder to head up the administration’s Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
In a day and age when children spend hours on a parent’s tablet or phone, turning them on to apps, software and other technology with fun, educational content can help establish a strong foundation of core...
In a day and age when children spend hours on a parent’s tablet or phone, turning them on to apps, software and other technology with fun, educational content can help establish a strong foundation of core skills and...
Erin Callan, formerly chief financial officer at Lehman Brothers, is counseling women "don't do it like me." She told NBC News that small choices gradually became life choices that edged out having children and more...
Erin Callan, formerly chief financial officer at Lehman Brothers, is counseling women "don't do it like me." She told NBC News that small choices gradually became life choices that edged out having children and more time...
More teenagers are taking advantage of the myriad features smartphones offer, a new survey from Pew Research Center shows. Case in point: 37 percent of teens own a smartphone, up from 23 percent only a year ago.
More teenagers are taking advantage of the myriad features smartphones offer, a new survey from Pew Research Center shows. Case in point: 37 percent of teens own a smartphone, up from 23 percent only a year ago.
Researchers are now experimenting with conditional cash transfers in this country. But will an anti-poverty measure from the the developing world work in an industrialized nation?
Researchers are now experimenting with conditional cash transfers in this country. But will an anti-poverty measure from the the developing world work in an industrialized nation?
Some critics suggest that the Census Bureau's method for measuring the gendered pay gap is problematic.
Some critics suggest that the Census Bureau's method for measuring the gendered pay gap is problematic.
Passover and Easter remind believers of deliverance from oppression and personal failings. As a nation, they should also remind us to protect the key role religious freedom plays in the development of private virtue...
Passover and Easter remind believers of deliverance from oppression and personal failings. As a nation, they should also remind us to protect the key role religious freedom plays in the development of private virtue and the...
"Family" is undergoing some major shifts, including a decline in marriage and an increase in unwed 20-something motherhood. The Atlantic thinks the big question is not why young women are having babies, but why they...
"Family" is undergoing some major shifts, including a decline in marriage and an increase in unwed 20-something motherhood. The Atlantic thinks the big question is not why young women are having babies, but why they are not...
Religious and political leaders are sounding off on same-sex marriage — some announcing a change of opinion — in advance of the U.S. Supreme Court tackling the issue in two cases next week.
Religious and political leaders are sounding off on same-sex marriage — some announcing a change of opinion — in advance of the U.S. Supreme Court tackling the issue in two cases next week.
