Valentine’s Day, the annual celebration of love, is a day steeped in both history and tradition. Yet, like the best love stories, its origins are a little mysterious, a bit quirky, and undeniably charming. So, before we dive into how you and your loved one can celebrate in meaningful ways that don’t involve crowded restaurants…
https://firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-5.jpg7001600Lauren Hallhttps://firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ftf-logo-300x186.pngLauren Hall2025-02-02 09:08:082025-02-19 12:16:25The Real Meaning of Valentine’s Day and How to Celebrate
When my son was two-years-old, he drew a really beautiful picture of swirls, scribbles and dots… with a rock on the side of our car. The scratches were fairly superficial, but the incident revealed something deeper between my husband and I–it was the first time we realized we had different parenting styles. Parenting can feel…
Australia recently enacted a law prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. This legislation aims to address growing concerns about the impact of social media on the mental health and development of young people. While the law has its critics, citing questions about enforceability and personal freedoms, it also raises important questions about…
https://firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-10.jpg7001600Lauren Hallhttps://firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ftf-logo-300x186.pngLauren Hall2025-01-12 08:43:002025-02-19 14:57:25Could a Social Media Ban Protect Children’s Mental Health?
The Real Meaning of Valentine’s Day and How to Celebrate
Valentine’s Day, the annual celebration of love, is a day steeped in both history and tradition. Yet, like the best love stories, its origins are a little mysterious, a bit quirky, and undeniably charming. So, before we dive into how you and your loved one can celebrate in meaningful ways that don’t involve crowded restaurants…
Do Different Parenting Styles Collide or Combine?
When my son was two-years-old, he drew a really beautiful picture of swirls, scribbles and dots… with a rock on the side of our car. The scratches were fairly superficial, but the incident revealed something deeper between my husband and I–it was the first time we realized we had different parenting styles. Parenting can feel…
Could a Social Media Ban Protect Children’s Mental Health?
Australia recently enacted a law prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. This legislation aims to address growing concerns about the impact of social media on the mental health and development of young people. While the law has its critics, citing questions about enforceability and personal freedoms, it also raises important questions about…