From the Editors: April’s ‘Ouch’
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Tom and April Hoopes in Editor's Note
April: Ouch. Sometimes an issue of Faith & Family hits you right between the eyes.
Someone came up to me after Mass recently and told me, “I’ve just got to thank you for that last issue of the magazine. It seemed like every article was written for me!” Now I know what she means.
First, there’s the Marriage Matters... READ MORE
The Cat’s Pope
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Tim Drake in Features
Only three years ago, like so many other Catholics, we eagerly listened to the radio together as a family, awaiting the announcement of who our new pope would be.
I can still remember the excitement on our daughter Claire’s face when she heard his first name — Joseph — because we live in a town named... READ MORE
From Fat to Fit
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Carmen Staicer in Features
My last two babies were born 16 months apart.
Losing weight was hard — too hard, I reasoned — and besides, I was busy raising my children.
My husband had pledged to marry me for better or for worse, and so he’d have to be happy with me the way I was. We weren’t going to get divorced, so I could relax... READ MORE
Falling out of Balance
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Wayne Laugesen in Marriage
Kristen and Matt had five kids at home when Matt was laid off from his medical technology job in New Mexico. Life had been chaotic and stressful over the years, but now it was worse.
Just to keep bread and milk on the table, Matt quickly went to work for two guys with a pickup who had a makeshift landscaping... READ MORE
Are We There YET?
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Mary Ellen Barrett in Features
A friend of mine recently confided in me that she felt completely overwhelmed by the thought of an upcoming family vacation with her small children.
It would be a beach vacation, she told me, and she predicted that her days would consist of packing up the little ones, trekking them to the beach, and... READ MORE
The Heat is On!
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Elizabeth Foss in What's Cooking
By Elizabeth Foss
It’s summertime and the living is easy — at least theoretically.
Most summer weekends find my family on a soccer field, and as surely as the referee is going to blow the final whistle, we are going to invite someone from the sidelines to come for dinner. The day will be hot, the sun... READ MORE
Together for Good
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Tom and April Hoopes in Homework
FAM MAIL
I love your magazine! I am a veteran among even the veterans you feature — at the ripe old age of 43, with 12 children ranging in age from 21 down to 2 and 2 (twin boys). The May/June 2008 issue was so fun with the feature about little ones in Mass, Kids to Mass,” and the divide-and-conquer... READ MORE
The Home Front
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Danielle Bean in Home Front
NUTRITION
BY Danielle
Sensational Smoothies
When it comes to making healthy snacks, on-the-go breakfasts, and summertime treats, a blender is this mom’s best friend. Even my pickiest kids who prefer sugary snacks to fresh fruit and yogurt will get in line when I offer them a “smoothie.” The most mom-friendly... READ MORE‘Feminine Genius’ Revisited
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith&Culture
The summer I graduated from high school I took an internship in journalism before going to college. It was the late 1980s and the hot domestic topics all concerned “women’s issues.” Not just the social issues we associate with radical feminism, but questions about equality generally.
“Glass ceiling”... READ MORE
Party Planners
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Robyn Lee in Party Planners
9 Cheers for Brigid
Occasion:Brigid turns 9
Party Planner:Brigid’s mom Jane
Place:Our Illinois home
Theme:Cheerleading!
Guests:“We invited about 12 girls (including our four) and one very good-natured boy who helped run the concession stand, applied the football tattoos, and came wearing his sports... READ MORE
12 Ways We Love to Be Beautiful
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Robyn Lee in Insider
1. Catchall
“Rosetti purses are reasonable, and the styles are attractive as well as practical. There are lots of compartments rather than a big gaping sack to lose things in.” $45, from Sears (in stores only).
— Daria Sockey
2. Compatibility Test
L’oreal True Match Foundation. “The display case... READ MORE
Summer
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Daria Sockey in Season
July
11 - St. Benedict
Pope Benedict XVI took his name after this saint who saved Western civilization. You can read Pope Benedict’s own plans at Pope2008.com.
Want to write your own family rule of life? Read Benedict’s Rule at KansasMonks.org (Click on “Our Way of Life” and “Rule of St. Benedict”)... READ MORE
Singing Their Hearts Out
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Lynn Wehner in Everyday Apostles
World Youth Day Songstress
Sarah Bauer, age 25
At World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, this dynamic 25-year-old singer/songwriter hopes to share the same kind of Christian joy she did at World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany.
She remembers the excitement of seeing young Slovakians come alive to her... READ MORE
Open House
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Tammy Darling in Features
Refrigerator raids, loud mu sic, and a lot of horsing around may not sound like fun to you, but to your kids and their friends it’s heaven on earth. Yes, kids — especially teens — can be loud, expensive, and at times, can rattle your nerves, but the time, money, and energy you spend on them now is... READ MORE
Teen Faith Resource Guide
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Tim Drake in Features
With our eldest child on the verge of his teen years, I’ve often wondered what materials are out there to help guide my children through this volatile time in their lives. I was pleasantly surprised to find a vast variety of resources available to help teens retain and grow in their Catholic faith —... READ MORE
Game On!
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Daria Sockey in Mind Games
At an outdoor family party, a crowd of children — even quiet, polite ones — can really dull the edge of one’s scintillating after-dinner wit. The temptation is to herd them all indoors and pop in a DVD. Don’t! Instead, set them up with one of these back yard games. They’ll get plenty of exercise, and... READ MORE
Facing the End
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Father Richard Gill, LC in Spirituality
Question
I am an oncologist and have many
serious cases of people with poor prospects of survival. I agree that it is wrong to lie to patients, but I prefer not to be completely honest with them because being the bearer of bad news is very emotional and unpleasant for us both to deal with. The news... READ MORE
The Cutest Age
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Susie Lloyd in Back Porch
“What a cute baby. Too bad they have to grow up!”
I’ve heard that more than once from strangers and assumed it was just another one of those worn-out lines about the evils of raising kids. You know — small and cute like a puppy that you can hold in your arms and pet. But watch out! Someday you won’t... READ MORE
Bonus Room
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Lynn Wehner in Bonus Room
Summer fashions can distract from the true inner beauty of the human person. But modesty is the virtue of not calling attention to oneself — either by words or by dress!
Modesty. 1: freedom from conceit or vanity 2: propriety in dress, speech, or conduct (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
“Purity requires... READ MORE
Gear Up for Summer Break
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Tim Drake in Entertainment
Little Ones (ages 0-7)
Friends in High Places
If your children like praise and worship music, I can’t recommend this CD highly enough. It’s the best Catholic kids worship album I’ve heard, and it includes both familiar and original songs. With inspiring vocals and rousing instrumentals by Christ Music... READ MORE
‘The Pope and Me’ writing contest!
July/August 2008 Issue | Posted by Danielle Bean in Features
Rules:
Schools must select essays and send only the top five.
Families may submit one essay per child in each age category.
Details:
1. There will be two age categories: (a) 3rd - 5th grade (b) 6th - 8th grade
2. Essays should be 500 words or less.
3. Please submit typed essays only.
4. Please submit... READ MORE
