You and I are called, by virtue of our baptism, to lead a life of holiness and become a saint— there is no alternative. Feels like a lot to live up to, doesn’t it? A little like an ultimatum. It can sound like God has too high expectations of us. It can bring us to two kinds of conclusions: Maybe...

In the video “3 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money,” WalletWin founders Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira share practical strategies to instill financial literacy in children. Drawing from their personal experiences, they discuss the importance of early money education, offering actionable tips to help...

Tired of asking your kids to put down their phones and look at you when you're talking with them? Guilty of checking your own phone and half-listening when they're trying to talk to you? Wish your child didn't always answer "Nothing" when you ask, "What did you do at school today?" Wish family...

There is a story about the emperor Napoleon once asking the scientist Laplace why his new book did not mention God. Laplace replied, “I had no need of that hypothesis.” Whether or not Laplace actually said it, his attitude is shared by many scientists today. In 2009, a Pew research study showed...

Marriage conflict is a lot like taming tigers. Consider this: A keeper wanted to have a tiger as a pet. At first, the keeper fed the cub, walked him and cared for him, but as the tiger got older, his needs began to change. Since the keeper didn’t know how to properly take care of the growing tiger,...

From the beginning of their relationship, Jane and Simon felt as though they were soul mates, complementing one another in every area of their lives. People around them routinely said theirs was a dream relationship because they were so perfect for one another. A year into their marriage, though,...

As parents, we know it's second rate – a rote performance that lacks real heart. It’s a three-part act that goes something like this: Older child glares at their sibling, brow furrowed, arms crossed. Say you're sorry , we urge. Long seconds pass, then finally the apology comes – but it’s more like...

Harvard Professor of happiness, Arthur Brooks, turns the tables on the idea of the “bucket list” as a way of achieving satisfaction, showing us where real joy and contentment are far more likely to be found, in the everyday investments of faith, deep relationships, meaningful work, and love....

We often think of attachment in terms of a loving parent soothing their upset baby. But the impact of this nurturing relationship, or lack thereof, with primary caregivers doesn't end in infancy. In fact, how well you bond in marriage is influenced by your childhood attachment with your parents. So...