10) Children of Divorce Face Twice the Risk of Stroke as Adults: Study
BusinessWeek
22 (HealthDay News) -- Children of divorce appear to have more than double the lifetime risk for experiencing a stroke compared with those whose parents' ...
See all stories on this topic » and http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020_reg/default.aspx
9) 25-year study reveals secrets to a healthy, happy marriage
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
... third or fourth year, and then between years 25 and 35 many couples run into trouble. So maintaining a healthy, happy marriage is a never-ending project.
8) Smart Marriages®: The Facebook Wave /Powerful Self Webinar ...
By Diane
Very nice to have two Marriage Educators so far out on the cutting-edge and providing solutions – while they're educating about Facebook, they are also able to provide information about the whole Marriage Education field and the radical ...
7) Raising the Bar for Single Parents
Huffington Post (blog)
An additional component of this campaign is called Changing Fatherhood. It's focused on redefining the role of fathers and placing families at the forefront ...
And A troubling marriage trend
Deseret News
A compilation of studies by fatherhood.org found that a child in a home without a father is five times more likely to live in poverty than one with both ...
And New Sherwood Films "Courageous" completes editing
WALB-TV
The message in "Courageous" is about the importance of Christian fatherhood, told through the story of four law enforcement officers in Albany. ...
And http://www.fathersincorporated.com/
6) http://4parents.gov/psa/outreachcenter/ and http://better-marriages.blogspot.com/
5) Turkey & Marriage « NWA Healthy Marriages Blog
By NWA Healthy Marriages
Being that we celebrate marriage here at NWA Healthy Marriages, our distinct flavor will be on you and your spouse. Take some time to be thankful and appreciate your spouse. Let them know how thankful you are! ...
4) http://www.prepinc.com/main/scotts_corner.asp and http://slidingvsdeciding.blogspot.com/2010/11/cohabidating.html
3) The following is a non-fiction essay written by Emily Garlington, the daughter of U.S. Navy Cmdr. Andrew Garlington. She describes her experience as a little girl while her father was deployed. President Obama declared November Military Family Month, a month-long celebration of military families and a commemoration of their extraordinary service and sacrifice. http://navylive.dodlive.mil/index.php/2010/11/23/180-days/
2) National Family Week http://alliance1.org/ce/nfw
1) https://www.yourideasforgood.com/about and http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/specials/interactives/_sports/top25_basketball/voters/men.html?SITE=AP
I’m thankful for my readers and all those who just skim.
Bill Coffin
Special Assistant for Marriage Education
ACF/HHS
370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC 20447
(202)260-1550(o);
…We, Government Leaders, invite colleagues and citizens from every political party to engage in renewed
efforts to pursue laws and public policies that promote the well-being of marriages and families…(Excerpt from http://www.hamptonu.edu/ncaamp/proclamation/)
A Guide to Low-Cost Curricula and Resources: Marriage and Relationship, Fatherhood and Parenting,
and Financial Education available at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage/pdf/curricula_resources_guide_121509.pdf
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage/doc/ACF_Curriculum_Assessment_Guide.doc
http://learning.hhs.gov/elearning/cop.asp
Why Marriage Matters, 26 Conclusions from the Social Sciences
#1 Marriage increases the likelihood that fathers and mothers have good relationships with their children.
#26 A child who is not living with his or her own two married parents is at greater risk for child abuse.
http://center.americanvalues.org/?p=7
For previous editions of HM Links & Clips see http://billcoffin.org
From: Ozarks Marriage Matters [phyllis@forest.ccsend.com] on behalf of Ozarks Marriage Matters [newsletter@ozarksmarriagematters.org]
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 5:32 AM
To: Coffin, Bill (ACF)
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If you were watching the NBC Evening News last Thursday night, you may recall that the lead story dealt with the results of a recent Pew Research Center study on, "The Decline of Marriage and Rise of New Families." Much can be said about the report developed from this study, but the big take-away-at least from the media's perspective-appears to be that a significant number of people now believe the institution of marriage is obsolete. Of course, just because some people believe this, doesn't mean marriage is irrelevant. What it does suggest is that young adults today wonder about the value of marriage to their couple relationship. Is it really meaningful? Does it matter? --> 
Check out our new Ask A Question web page where you can send Dr. Baker a question that she just might answer the next time she's on the air with Andy Taylor - Tuesday, December 21. -->And don't forget to visit our podcast archive, where you can listen to earlier appearances.
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From: Sheila Weber [sheila@marriagewebinar.ccsend.com] on behalf of Sheila Weber [sheila@letsstrengthenmarriage.org]
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 7:26 PM
To: Coffin, Bill (ACF)
Subject: [MARKETING EMAIL]National Marriage Week USA Responds To TIME Magazine cover
Press Release from National Marriage Week USA
November 22, 2010
Immediate Release
National Marriage Week USA: Let's Strengthen Marriage
Contact: Sheila Weber at 646.322.6853
sheila@letsstrengthenmarriage.org
"Who Needs Marriage?"
National Marriage Week USA Responds To TIME Magazine cover
NEW YORK, N.Y. The cover story of TIME Magazine this week (Nov. 29), "Who Needs Marriage? A Changing Institution," accurately describes the collapse of marriage in America. It concludes that despite the failure of Prince William's parents' marriage, not all the traditions and values of marriage are obsolete, as indicated by public excitement for his own forthcoming union. Yet, TIME Magazine did not cover the repercussions and crises which emanate from the increasing collapse of marriage among the general public, or what can be done to strengthen marriage in America, claims Let's Strengthen Marriage Campaign and National Marriage Week USA officials. (www.nationalmarriageweekUSA.org)
First, the American people need to understand the depth of the crisis. "If we allow marriage to collapse the way it has in many parts of Europe, we will lose our free enterprise economy because the state will end up having to pick up the cost of broken families that are not taking care of their own, particularly in old age," said Chuck Stetson, private equity businessman and CEO of the Let's Strengthen Marriage Campaign. The loss of marriage leads to a diminished reproduction rate, furthering the economic crisis in times to come," explained Stetson. In Italy, for example, where the reproduction rate is 1.3, this means that in the next generation there will be one-half the number of Italians, yet two times the number of people currently over 65 because of the bulge of the Baby Boomers and people living longer.
"Who is going to pay the government debt? Healthcare costs? And pensions?" asks Stetson. "What monies will be left over for consumers to spend even on essentials? If you are a furniture manufacturer, who is going to buy your furniture? What is going to happen to your stock price? The stock analysts are going to figure that one out reasonably soon. This is a crisis that affects everyone. We believe that once the American people understand the issue, they will take action."
Secondly, the American people need to know that there are all sorts of groups around the country and houses of worship which offer pre-marriage and marriage enrichment courses, and they are already beginning to address this issue and put it on the national agenda. For example, the second annual National Marriage Week USA February 7th to 14th, the week leading up to Valentine's Day will focus on how we can do better. "People can locate marriage classes and resources all around the country at NationalMarriageWeekUSA.org, and during that week we will invite people to tell us what they like about their marriage and share their views," said its New York City-based executive director Sheila Weber.
More information at www.NationalMarriageWeekUSA.org. National Marriage Week USA is part of Marriage Week International ( www.marriage-weekinternational.com ) where many countries in Europe and Oceania celebrate Marriage Week and efforts to strengthen marriage and family.
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