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Booby Trap (3733)

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

Filed under breastfeeding, magazine, time

Does The Contraceptive Mentality Exist? (3447)

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

Filed under catholic controversies, contraception, natural family planning, nfp

Be Heard (3107)

Coffee Talk: Open Forum

Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7:00 AM

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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!

Filed under advice, coffee talk, discussion, open forum, sharing

Be Heard (2998)

Coffee Talk: Open Forum

Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 7:00 AM

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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!

Filed under advice, coffee talk, discussion, open forum

Come For Coffee (2519)

Coffee Talk: Open Forum

Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 7:00 AM

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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!

Filed under advice, coffee talk, discussion, open forum, sharing

Parenting Pointers (2503)

Coffee Talk: Parenting

Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, May 21, 2012 7:00 AM

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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!

Filed under advice, coffee talk, discussion, parenting

Just the Two of You (2391)

Coffee Talk: Marriage

Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Thursday, April 26, 2012 7:00 AM

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Struggling in your marriage? Have some relationship advice to share? Have a marriage success story to share? Have a man/woman question? This weekly thread is the place to do it.

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Filed under advice, coffee talk, couples, discussion, husband, marriage, wife

Love & Marriage (2304)

Coffee Talk: Marriage

Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Thursday, May 10, 2012 7:00 AM

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Struggling in your marriage? Have some relationship advice to share? Have a marriage success story to share? Have a man/woman question? This weekly thread is the place to do it.

Come on in and join the conversation!

Filed under advice, coffee talk, couples, discussion, husband, marriage, relationships, wife

Home Matters (2302)

Coffee Talk: Homemaking

Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:00 AM

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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.

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Filed under advice, cleaning, coffee talk, homemaking, laundry, tips

Moms and Dads Dish (2259)

Coffee Talk: Parenting

Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, May 07, 2012 7:00 AM

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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!

Filed under advice, coffee talk, discussion, parenting