HM Links & Clips (12/23/10) #158

10) Domestic violence program rates 10 worst relationship songs - Daily Dose - Boston.com

http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/blog/dailydose/2010/12/domestic_violen.html

 

 

9) Pinky Swears are Worthless and Other Lessons Divorce Teaches Our Children Well

Huffington Post (blog) - ‎16 hours ago‎

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the Crosby, Stills Nash & Young hit song "Teach Your Children." It's also the 40th anniversary of the ...

 

And A Grandmother Struggles With Divorce

Huffington Post (blog) - ‎Dec 22, 2010‎

When an adult child's marriage ends, it's not just the divorcing couple and their children who are hurt. What many people do not realize is that the ...

  

 

8) http://www.markmerrill.com/2010/12/14/8-outside-the-box-date-ideas/#

 

 

7) National Fatherhood Initiative :: Military Fatherhood Award™ Ceremony
The Military Fatherhood Award™ recognizes a military dad who goes above and beyond his duties as both serviceman and dad to make sure he and his family stay ...

 

 

6) BYU study says delaying sex may promote better marriage
Salt Lake Tribune
By Brian Maffly Delaying sex could lead to healthier marriages, particularly in the quality of a couple's communication, new research out of Brigham Young ...
See all stories on this topic »

 

 

5) Fewer Teen Moms but More Babies Born to Single Moms Than Ever ...
Furthermore, marriage education for low-income adults and high school students should be put into place to help couples learn the skills to sustaining a ...

 

 

4) Reno healthy marriage Articles, Reno healthy marriage News ...
Read the latest Reno healthy marriage news and view Reno healthy marriage pictures from our team of local insiders.

 

 

3) http://www.youtube.com/camarriage and http://www.centerforpublicconversation.org/

 

 

2) Random Samplings is the official blog of the U.S. Census Bureau. Experts from around the Census Bureau describe the objectives of their work and explain census and survey results. Learn more at http://blogs.census.gov/censusblog/

 

 

1) The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) recently updated their "Best Websites for Kids" directory.

 

And on Friday kids (or those who are still kids at heart) can track Santa's progress around the world online with the NORAD Santa Tracker.

 

Merry Christmas,

 

Bill Coffin

Special Assistant for Marriage Education

ACF/HHS

370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC  20447

(202)260-1550(o);

Bill.Coffin@acf.hhs.gov

 

For previous editions of HM Links & Clips see http://billcoffin.org

 

From: thinkmarriage [info@thinkmarriage.org]
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LOVE Language
Family Wellness Retreat
February 11 &12, 2011
Historic Ramada Plaza Hotel, Fond du Lac

Join us for this exciting and insightful event featuring Dr.  Jennifer Thomas, co-author of the book The Five Languages of Apology, written with Dr. Gary Chapman, New York Times best-selling author of The Five Love Languages.

With humor, wisdom and hands-on practicality, Dr. Thomas will present the messages from both books—teaching the proven skills that will make your personal and professional lives healthier, stronger and more meaningful. For more information visit www.drjenthomas.com

A perfect way to renew your relationships
this Valentine's Day!

To register, please go to: www.thinkmarriage.org

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When was the last time you told them what they really mean to you? The simple and timeless act of putting feelings into writing is a love letter. A treasured affirmation—to keep and re-read—of our deepest, truest thoughts toward the people we love. 

Imagine what would happen if one million people received a heartfelt infusion of loving and encouraging words?   Could it make a difference?  Could it brighten a day...or change a life? 

To help spread the love; thinkmarriage.org is creating onemillionloveletters.com; an effortless and inspiring website that will guide you through the process of writing a love letter. Select your stationery; add a photo or a quote. Not a writer? Not to worry. Our guided writer will help you find the words. 

The "One Million Love Letters" campaign is our way of encouraging everyone to put their love into words. Our goal  is simple, yet ambitious—this Valentine's Day 1,000,000 people will know just how much they mean to another.

SPREAD THE LOVE!

Your participation in the "One Million Love Letters" campaign not only spreads your love personally; it also enables  us to help the thousands of people per year who attend our healthy relationship workshops and utilize our coaching services.
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Cultivate Your Marriage E-Retreat
Thursdays- 6-7 p.m.; January 6–February 20, 2011

The New Year brings new beginnings.  And what a perfect place to begin!  This creative and insightful coaching event brings women together in a group atmosphere to cultivate their marriage relationships.

Growing a successful garden requires the right tools, knowledge, wisdom, and a willing spirit.  By applying similar gardening principles to marriage, we find how to nurture, communicate, and turn differences into strengths…together.   

For more information, please contact Julie Duffy: 920-284-0085 or julie@thinkmarriage.org

 
 

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See the first two events held in our new Center for Public Conversation, an online destination as well as a wonderful space just off Columbus Circle in Manhattan.

When Marriage Disappears

A Conversation on December 7, 2010 with Elizabeth Marquardt, director of the Center for Marriage and Families at the Institute for American Values, and W. Bradford Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project, University of Virginia and editor of The State of Our Unions.

Generosity Unbound

A Conversation on September 23, 2010 with David Blankenhorn, President, Institute for American Values and Claire Gaudiani, author of Generosity Unbound: How American Philanthropy Can Strengthen the Economy and Expand the Middle Class, published September 2010 by Broadway Books, an imprint of the Institute for American Values.

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