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7 Steps to Using Social Media for Fatherhood Programs

Social media can be an important component of your fatherhood program for recruiting, engaging, and retaining fathers. In this webinar, created by National Fatherhood Initiative's Maggie Spain and Melissa Steward, you can learn how to begin...

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10 Apps Teens Are Using That Parents Need to Know

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What My Parents Don't Know About Social Media

A teacher recently asked her 9th-grade students to anonymously finish the statement "What my parents don't know about social media is..." The students responses proved to be both eye-opening and heartbreaking. Over 80% of the students wrote...

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A Father's Influence

Fathers, you have more influence than you can imagine! No matter how old your little girl is, she still needs an example of a spiritual leader and a positive role model. Here are a few tips for you as you continue to pursue and protect your...

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Being a Safe Source for Conversation

Setting a precedent for how you respond to a teen's shortcomings and questions is an important indicator of how a teen can expect you to respond to future shortcomings and questions. Your teen will be more apt to see you as a safe source when you...

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Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography

In 2015, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography. In this groundbreaking document, the U.S. bishops provide the Catholic Church with instructions to help heal the pain...

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Why Kid's Need Boundaries

In the video above, Dr. James Dobson illustrates the connection between those who are inadequately exposed to healthy "barriers" and "boundaries" of behavior as children, and those who as young adults...

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Teen Suicide: 7 Warning Signs to Watch For

Teenagers are capable of all kinds of unexpected behavior. How can you tell whether a teen is exhibiting typical teenage angst or showing signs that he or she is at risk for suicide? Here are seven red flags the American Academy of...

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Parents Given the Option to Opt-Out in Indiana

In January, the Indiana State Senate passed Senate Bill 65 requiring schools to obtain written permission from parents or guardians before teaching students about human sexuality, including "sexual activity, sexual orientation or gender...

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NAC Founder Speaks in California

Abstinence Clearinghouse Founder Leslee Unruh had the opportunity to share about the organizations mission and goals in California last week. She also shared about the important role of parents as the primary educators of their...

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