a new book to encourage and inspire -- and a giveaway
Posted by Rachel Balducci
in Family
on Monday, May 14, 2012 8:49 AM
Just in time for summer, a new book by Sarah Reinhard wants to encourage you and inspire you and help you calm your bad self down.
Catholic Family Fun is filled with ideas that will help families have adventures together and help kids learn to pass the time without a screen in front of their faces. All of this with faith at the core. As Sarah says in her book introduction, “faith and fun are not exclusive concepts.”
We know that, right? But it’s important to be reminded, and this book is a wonderful... READ MORE
Coffee Talk: Parenting
Posted by Danielle Bean
in Family
on Monday, May 21, 2012 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Terrible toddlers? Trying teens? Something in between? This weekly forum is the spot to share your questions and struggles about all things related to parenthood.
Please join us!
Coffee Talk: Open Forum
Posted by Danielle Bean
in Family
on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
This is the Open Forum Coffee Talk. That means ... anything goes. Ask a question, make a suggestion, share a story, offer some advice—the floor is yours!
Coffee Talk: Open Forum
Posted by Danielle Bean
in Family
on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
This is the Open Forum Coffee Talk. That means ... anything goes. Ask a question, make a suggestion, share a story, offer some advice—the floor is yours!
Coffee Talk: Open Forum
Posted by Danielle Bean
in Family
on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
This is the Open Forum Coffee Talk. That means ... anything goes. Ask a question, make a suggestion, share a story, offer some advice—the floor is yours!
Posted by Rebecca Teti
in Marriage
on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:00 AM
Oh, have mercy, not another internet NFP debate.
Well, yes, except I’m not trying to stir a debate necessarily, but to learn something.
Two things, actually.
A couple of my friends posted this nicely balanced reflection on why Catholics need not use NFP.
I like the article, but I’ve never heard anyone suggest NFP was required so am curious if you have. That’s question one.
My second question is prompted not by the article but by the comments on it both at the original post and elsewhere.
When... READ MORE
How does this cover shot grab you?
Posted by Rachel Balducci
in Family
on Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:24 PM
Here’s the latest Time magazine cover and I can’t decide whether I should applaud their courage or avert my eyes.
What do you think?
Seriously, I could launch into outrage, or I could nod my head at the natural act of feeding one’s child.
Except, I just can’t bring myself to do that here. Maybe the cover is for shock and awe, and if so it worked on me. It seems like too much. Do you agree?
UPDATED TO ADD: Y’ALL! Our gal Kate Wicker was contacted to pose for this picture (or a picture to accompany... READ MORE
Coffee Talk: Parenting
Posted by Danielle Bean
in Family
on Monday, May 07, 2012 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Terrible toddlers? Trying teens? Something in between? This weekly forum is the spot to share your questions and struggles about all things related to parenthood.
Please join us!
Coffee Talk: Parenting
Posted by Danielle Bean
in Family
on Monday, April 30, 2012 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Terrible toddlers? Trying teens? Something in between? This weekly forum is the spot to share your questions and struggles about all things related to parenthood.
Please join us!
Coffee Talk: Homemaking
Posted by Danielle Bean
in Homemaking
on Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Our weekend forum is for discussing Homemaking. Have a great craft idea? Want to share your favorite cleaning products? Have a super recipe to share? Want to ask a question or share a strategy for meal planning, family schedules, laundry techniques, or any other household dilemma? This is the place to do it.
Come on in and join the conversation!
