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Myth: the young have turned their backs on marriage
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"Ready for the marriage apocalypse?" challenges CNN. "Young couples shun marriage over divorce fears," booms the Telegraph. Headlines like these give the impression that marriage has all but died among millennials - but this isn't the whole picture. Read More
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Disposable Dads and the Myth of the Modern Family
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"Sexting is the new flirting" as teens turn to secretive apps
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For 16-year-old Jake Shornick, 17-year-old Sophia Harris and 13-year-old Evan Conway, sexting has become part of growing up in modern day America."It makes it harder to say no because it's like, 'Oh why not, just send a pic.' Read More
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U.S. Public Becoming Less Religious
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Is the American public becoming less religious? Yes, at least by some key measures of what it means to be a religious person. An extensive new survey of more than 35,000 U.S. adults finds that the percentages who say they believe in God, Read More
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Stereotypes About Teens Can Undermine Parents' Confidence
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Parents, don't let your views of adolescence get you down. Stereotypes about adolescents can make moms and dads feel less confident about their parenting skills right at a time kids need their parents to be present in their lives. Read More
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Raising Kids and Running a Household: How Working Parents Share the Load
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Family life is changing, and so, too, is the role mothers and fathers play at work and at home. Read More
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The Secret to Danish Happiness
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For over 40 years in a row, Denmark has been voted as one of the happiest countries in the world. During this month's Democratic primary debate, candidate Bernie Sanders said, "We should look to countries like Denmark" if we wanted the US to become a happier place-a comment that triggered fierce debate about Denmark's public policies.
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As the Family Goes, So Too Does the American Dream
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October was a rough month for progressives, like sociologist Philip Cohen, who seek to minimize or deny the importance of family structure. New studies highlighting the connection between strong families and child well-being, as well as economic growth, were spotlighted in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. And then, on Halloween, an anonymous blogger took apart Cohen's critique of Harvard economist Raj Chetty's important findings on family structure and economic mobility. Read More
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Tribute to Judge James Sheridan
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Judge James Sheridan passed away this morning at his home in Adrian, Michigan.
The field of marriage relationship education owes a debt of gratitude to giants in our field who paved the way for the rest of us. As a ferocious advocate for marriage both on and off the bench, Judge James Sheridan stands at the forefront.
James Sheridan served as a District Court Judge in Adrian, Mi, since 1978. He helped start and then led the marriage enrichment program at his local church in 1978, which quickly evolved into presenting programs for virtually every major Christian denomination and many independents. Five years later he founded the organization, Marriages That Work. in Lenawee County, Michigan, to address the problem of divorce. In 1997, he spearheaded a gathering of Lenawee County clergy and civil officials who agreed to require education in communication skills and dispute resolution, in addition to taking a premarital inventory, before they would perform weddings. This was the first time in the United States all the civil officials in a county had joined together to require premarital education. The media went wild. James Sheridan was interviewed by over a dozen radio talk shows from across the United States, the BBC in England and Germany. Articles appeared in publications quoting Sheridan extensively in Europe, England and many cities in the United States. He was interviewed on ABC Good Morning America, The CBS Evening News, The ABC Evening News along with local news shows and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Judge Sheridan was a popular speaker for both the marriage and fatherhood field, as well as, a public policy advocate for pre-marriage, marriage and domestic violence education. So many people who's lives have been changed will never comprehend the breadth of his legacy but those of us who knew him personally will miss his dynamic passion, humor and creative style. We honor him as we celebrate the impact of his life on the work that we do every single day to strengthen marriages and families across our country.
Judge Sheridan was married over 49 years to his wife, Sharron and they have two children. Cards may be sent to his family at 1555 Townline Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221.
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Utah State University Study Needs Your Help!
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Are you Married or in a Relationship?
If you are in a heterosexual marriage or committed relationship and have been living together for at least a year, you are eligible to participate in a Utah State University study on sexual communication in relationships. (Utah State IRB Approval #6833)
If you decide to participate, you and your partner will:
Complete a 20-30 minute online survey consisting of 160 questions.
Couples who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win one of 15 gift cards valued at $50.
All information will be anonymous.
To participate, please click here or email Adam Jones at adamjones@aggiemail.usu.edu with questions.
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NARME Presenters Wanted...Deadline Extended to November 13th!
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The National Association for Relationship and Marriage Education (NARME) is currently seeking qualified, professional speakers - experts in their field to present at The 2016 NARME Summit in Anaheim, CA, July 16-21. Presenter applications due tomorrow!
The theme for 2016 is "Be The Change." The goal is for the theme to be woven throughout every part of the Summit. NARME believes we are all challenged to Be The Change in our communities. What better way to inspire, teach and empower each of us, than to hear first-hand how we have the opportunity to make life changing impact in our participant's lives.
Click Here to Learn More
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It's been a while since we have been in touch-because we have been retooling and updating our website!
Great News! The National Marriage Week USA site ( www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org) now provides access across all device platforms; the site and its calendar of national marriage events are more user-friendly with streamlined navigation. Take a look! any marriage strengthening event you organize--a class, DVD showing, workshop, conference-no matter what time of year it is! It's free!
NOW is the time to plan a celebration for February 7-14!
- Form a committee
- Order a workbook for a home group
- Talk to your pastor about hosting an event or new marriage class at your church
- Plan for a guest speaker, DVD showing, or Date Night event
- Host a "How to Have a Better Marriage" talk at your local library or YMCA.
Last February, we were covered in a full page commentary in NEWSWEEK magazine, interviewed on National TV, landed a powerful story in EDUCATION NEXT (How Can Schools Address the Marriage Crisis)....and so much more.
Yours for strengthening marriage!
Sheila Weber
Executive Director, National Marriage Week USA (Feb. 7-14)
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If You Want To Save Your Marriage After An Affair, Read This
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TYRO Dads is designed to combat the root issues inherent in destructive or self-serving behavior patterns, through cognitive restructuring and positive role-modeling. In this course, individuals are taught and encouraged to begin taking responsibility for their actions and to act with honor and integrity. Additionally, the TYRO Dads coursework provides people with a healthy model for becoming responsible citizens and family members. Those who successfully complete the TYRO Dads course earn the title of "TYRO," as they now stand as warriors for themselves and their families.
December 7-8, 2015
The RIDGE Project Headquarters
McClure, OH
Couple Communication Training - Exclusively with Phyllis & Sherod Miller
Join Drs. Phyllis & Sherod Miller, founders of Couple Communication, as they provide the skills and techniques used to instruct Couple Communication I & II classes. You will learn how to apply these skills to help couples create permanent, loving relationships. Couple Communication is the most researched, relationship-education program available. To date, more than 700,000 couples around the world have participated in Couple Communication, and the program has been translated into seven different languages. The curriculum has yielded outstanding results in both married and unmarried populations.
November 17-18, 2015
Golden, CO
February 9-10, 2016
The RIDGE Project Headquarters
McClure, OH
Click here to REGISTER, or visit www.couplecommunication.com
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