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Screen Time vs. Green Time
By Jillian Celmo A year ago our family made the decision to pull our oldest child out of public school and began homeschooling him. ... Read more
The Courage of the Madonnas
By Nicole Smithson Across the country, from Maryland to California are 12 Madonna’s of the Trail. These are identical statues of a ... Read more
Video Games: Healthy Pastime or Pathway to Addiction?
This past year brought changes into our lives that we never anticipated. Many parents are now feeling overloaded and short on time ... Read more
Video Games: Healthy Pastime or Pathway to Addiction?
United Families International: Dedicated to informing you about the issues and forces impacting the family. Contributed by Chelsea ... Read more
How Redefining Marriage Has Undermined the Rights and Wellbeing of Children
United Families International: Dedicated to informing you about the issues and forces impacting the family. By Katy Faust for ... Read more
How Redefining Marriage Has Undermined the Rights and Wellbeing of Children
A landmark custody case has resurfaced as Lisa Miller has returned to the United States and turned herself in to face charges for ... Read more
Concerned about issues? We can help.
Hello Friends: United Families International has been hard at work! This week we want to introduce you to two new opportunities to ... Read more
The Indispensable Role of Dads
By Amy Chariton Growing up in a family with 9 kids – 8 girls and 1 boy – my dad did everything he could to meet our needs and to ... Read more
2020 – A Blessing of Thin Times and Places
From the Desk of Wendy Wixom: “Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go,” may not be the scene for many ... Read more
Examining the Connection Between Sex Ed and Abortion
By Sharma Worthen Anderson “I sold abortions,” Carol Everett told the crowd. “How do you do that? It’s called sex ... Read more
Escaping the Trap of Alcohol Addiction
By Danica Winberg Michelle’s* bathroom door still has two holes in it. One hole is from her husband’s fist and the other hole is ... Read more
Twenty-seven Year-Old Babies: The Promise and Perils of Embryo Adoption
One day I was getting my hair done when my hairdresser asked, “Do you want to hear the craziness that has transpired since I last saw ... Read more
United Families International is thrilled to be working with University Students from around Uganda to provide a greater understanding on a variety of topics. These forum events will touch on topics ranging from relationships to personal development - leadership to basic financial literacy. These are skills to put in your tool box that can lead to a more successful future for you and for the community in which you live.