The Heritage Foundation's Family Facts

We are living in a fatherless society.  While our culture tends to treat fathers as unnecessary, it's apparent that a father's presence is critical to raising healthy, confident children.  In fact, research indicates that fathers make all the difference in the world in their children's lives.

All this month, the daily "Family Facts" program focuses on fatherhood, sharing helpful information about their critical role in our culture, one that goes far beyond that of breadwinner.

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I'm very thankful for my mom, Dot, and that at age 81, she is still going strong.  To think that I could've lost her at a young age due to a cancer diagnosis makes me all the more grateful for her presence in my life.  I think of the way she has faithfully loved my Dad for 62 years of marriage, sacrificed some of her own dreams to raise four children, and the investment she's made in her grandchildren's lives.  She's irreplaceable and I honestly don't know (or want to know) how my life ...

This week the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in cases that challenge the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California's Proposition 8.  And, today, it's anticipated that thousands will gather at the National Mall in Washington, DC to "March for Marriage," showing their support for traditional marriage.

The daily "Family Facts" program from The Heritage Foundation has been featuring the many benefits of marriage and its impact on children and our society, as a whole.

In addition, the organization has a variety of resources available to help inform and educate you and your ...

This is National Marriage Week-a weeklong campaign to "strengthen marriage, reduce divorce, and promote marriage prior to childbearing."  A primary objective of this campaign is to promote the benefits of marriage, including the fact that stronger marriages bring economic stability to individuals and to the nation and provides the best environment for thriving children.

All this month, the "Family Facts" radio program from The Heritage Foundation is calling attention to the many benefits of marriage, promoting its value to individuals and our society.  For example, did you know these facts?

• married adults tend to report better health
• married adults ...

Did you know that January 16^th was Religious Freedom Day in America?  It didn't get a lot of attention, but in this article from The Heritage Foundation, the organization reports President Obama's proclamation on religious freedom along with noting the irony because the sad fact is, Americans are being forced to fight for their religious liberty in the courts.

"Family Facts" radio and Heritage have provided sound commentary on recent news events which demonstrate the threats we face to religious freedom in America, including:

• the ongoing case of Hobby Lobby vs. the HHS Mandate
• Pastor Louie Giglio ...

For our family, Christmas vacation has always afforded us the luxury to take a "time out" and enjoy some activities as a family that we wouldn't normally take the time for during a year that's packed with school, homework, church, sports, and other commitments.

Whether it's playing games, taking a hike, or heading to the beach (yes, we can do that in Southern California during December!), we enjoy quality time as a family and I believe that it strengthens and bonds us together as we refocus for the New Year ahead. 

And this month on "Family Facts ...