How Some School Systems Are Damaging Our Children
Over the last decade, we have seen a drastic shift in America’s youth. We have abnormally high numbers of teens identifying as transgender, an alarming number of people don’t know who the current vice president is, and suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students. At the same time we are seeing […]
Taking People Out of Our Lives: The Damage of the Sexual Revolution
From abortion to divorce, the Sexual Revolution altered our culture in countless ways. Families have been torn apart from the societal changes brought about as a result of this era, which can be linked to gang violence, protests, and civil unrest. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Mary Eberstadt, Author […]
The Danger in Our Pockets and How It’s Hurting Our Teens
Over the last decade, we have seen a drastic rise in mental health problems, especially amongst teens. This has become apparent not just in how frequently we are talking about things like depression and anxiety, but also by the rise in actions such as suicide that are measurable indicators. This week on Family Policy Matters, […]
What You Need to Know About the Parents’ Bill of Rights
You may have seen some of the headlines over the last few weeks discussing the Parents’ Bill of Rights. This bill, which was recently passed by the N.C. Senate, is designed to encourage parents to be involved in their child’s education, but critics have said that this bill puts LGBTQ children at increased risk. This […]
“We Don’t Know What We’re Doing:” A Doctor’s Perspective on the Transgender Movement
The transgender movement has taken the world by storm over the last few years. Children who aren’t allowed to drink alcohol or drive a car are now making potentially life-altering decisions about their gender and body composition, sometimes as young as four years old. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes […]
Marriage, Saint Valentine, and the Truth About “True Love”
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, everywhere we look there are chocolates, red roses, and romantic gestures. While this is the “heart” of Valentine’s Day (pun intended), these types of things are not the sole foundation of healthy and thriving relationships. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes marriage coach […]
Creating a Family Friendly Workplace
Parents today are often torn between their children and their work, but what if this didn’t have to be the case? This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back Patrick T. Brown, author and Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss some policies that can be implemented that would […]
Protecting Our Teens (Even When They Push Us Away)
Did you know that adolescence doesn’t end until the age of 25? Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students? Did you know that marijuana is up to 10 times stronger now than it was just a generation or two ago? These are just a handful of the […]
Rebuilding the American Family
The family unit is the foundation of human society, but in the American culture we are continuing to witness a decline in the family structure. Simultaneously we’re seeing high rates of both single-parent homes and abortion. Add to this the legal redefinition of marriage, and it becomes clear that the family unit is suffering in […]
Caring For Our Young Children
“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” – John F. Kennedy As Kennedy said, children are our best hope for the future. As such, it is critical that we invest in them and help them to grow into healthy adults. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci […]