HM Links & Clips (9/13/10) #110

 

10) The Ministry of Happy Marriages
In his 2006 book President Barack Obama said research "shows that marriage education workshops can make a real difference in helping married couples ...

 

9) Marriage Matters: Conference made a difference in families ...
The marriage education movement this week experienced what feels like the equivalent of a temporary power failure: Smart Marriages founder .

 

And http://www.iplaybacksmartmarriages.com/

 

 

8) http://newsok.com/inspiringcouples

Cheri and Randy Blackwood are featured in the "Oklahoma's Most Inspiring Couples" 2010 calendar, sponsored by the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative. Couples featured in the calendar are being profiled in The Oklahoman's Life section each month. For more information about the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative's inspiring couples, go to www.foreverforreal.com

 

 

7) Reflecting on goals a key factor in marriage
Weekend Post
I am often asked about the reasons for divorce, and one of the most common questions is, “Why does marriage change people?” Marriage itself does not change ...

 

 

6) Increasing Public Awareness for Relationship Education ...
"The Healthy Marriage Initiative helps married couples gain greater access to marriage education services on a voluntary basis. ...
www.lovingrelationshipsforeveryone.org/

 

 

5) Many more grandparents raising kids
Chicago Sun-Times
... to illness or substance abuse, or dies. High rates of divorce and teen pregnancies fuel the phenomenon, as do long overseas military deployments. AP.
See all stories on this topic »

 

 

4) Remembering the Genius and Vision of Virginia Satir « Fatherhood ...
By Seth Eisenberg
Fatherhood Channel — Marriage, Parenting and Family Relationships · Home · Remembering the Genius and Vision of Virginia Satir. September 10, 2010.

 

And Father-son bond a key to young men's development
Sacramento Bee
Even in challenging times, these unshakable dads are forging family ties, modeling manhood and fatherhood, and delivering life's most important lessons. ...

 

 

 

3) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1311263/Proved-Those-marry-haste-DO-repent-leisure.html?printingPage=true

 

And http://lifegems4marriage.com/2010/09/10/we-all-married-the-wrong-person/

 

 

 

2) A new study suggests that prayer can indeed guide people away from adulterous behavior reports the Economist.

 

And http://www.2-in-2-1.co.uk/ is the source for much of my UK news.

 

 

 

1) http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/blogs/why-divorce-after-40-years

 

And Get tips on creating more kindness in your life

And Miss our recent webinar on building great relationships? Get healthy communication strategies and explore ways to keep you and your partner connected  here

 

And the National Campaign has an official airline! (see attachment)

 

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

…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

 

From: The National Campaign [web@thenc.org]
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 11:34 AM
To: Coffin, Bill (ACF)
Subject: The Kids Are Alright (and Cranking Out PSAs)

 

 

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Fog Zone

Fog Zone Data Now Available for Use

The National Campaign is pleased to announce that data from the National Survey of Reproductive and Contraceptive Knowledge - the basis of the Campaign publication The Fog Zone - are now publically available.  The survey, funded by The National Campaign and conducted by the Guttmacher Institute, was designed to explore understudied factors such as knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about contraception that influence the ability of young adults to use contraception effectively and thus prevent unplanned pregnancy. 

Investigators interested in using these data are encouraged to follow a few very brief steps for access to the complete data set. 

Get more information and learn how to access the data here

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Now Available: the Campaign Update, Fall 2010

The Fall 2010 issue of the Campaign Update is now available for download. Some stories from this issue include:

  • Declines in the U.S. Teen Birth Rate;
  • The National Campaign's 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator;
  • New Resources and Publications;
  • and more.

Download your copy today!


 

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New Stay Teen Ads Premiere on Teen Nick

The National Campaign would like to thank our friends and partners at TeenNick for their continued support of our Stay Teen campaign.  Our new series of Stay Teen PSAs aired more than 60 times on TeenNick during July and August.  These PSAs, shot by teens for teens, show teenagers doing what they love to do and encourage them to delay pregnancy and parenthood.

Special thanks also to the outstanding members of The National Campaign's Youth Leadership Team and DC Teen Advisory Group for shooting all of the great footage used in our new crop of Stay Teen PSAs.  To see all of the new Stay Teen PSAs, visit http://www.youtube.com/stayteen.

 

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How Do You Stay Joven?

More news on the PSA front:  The National Campaign's Stay Joven digital media project provides Latino youth an opportunity to share their views on teen pregnancy, to discuss their goals and dreams, and to offer their perspectives on it means to be a Latino teen.  A series of PSAs and a short film have recently been released as part of this project.

Click here to watch Stay Joven PSAs

(Interested in using the videos?  Want more information?  Please contact Carlos Pinto)

 

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ND Contest

Time is Running Out: Stay Teen Pregnancy Prevention PSA Art Contest 

Tell the teens in your life about the Stay Teen PSA Art Contest!  Teens 13-19 are eligible to submit their artwork and ideas about teen pregnancy prevention. The National Campaign will be accepting entries by mail and online until September 30, 2010. Winning entries will be used by The National Campaign on postcards, posters, and other materials distributed nationwide. Winners will receive a $250 gift card to spend however they choose.

For more information and to read the official contest rules, visit http://www.stayteen.org/contest. 

 

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Special Thanks!

Special thanks to Southwest Airlines, the official airline of The National Campaign.
   

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