“We live in a time, with digital doorways everywhere, where the opportunities for trauma to our young people are more prevalent than ever,” said Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes.
NCEA speaker addresses impact of social media on adolescents
One in 10 Ukrainians is a refugee, half are children, U.N. agencies say
UNICEF estimated that 2 million children have fled the war in Ukraine in search of safety across borders, and an additional 2.5 million children are displaced within the country.
Pandemic pushes kids’ mental health issues to forefront
While there was a mental health crisis among children before the pandemic shut down the world, the fact one in five children ages 3-17 are having a mental, developmental, emotional or behavioral disorder, the isolation, fear and uncertainty has magnified the problem.
Miami archbishop calls out Florida governor for views on migrant children
The archbishop of Miami said Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida had hit a “new low” after the politician said it was “disgusting” to compare Cubans who fled the island-nation as unaccompanied minors in the 1960s with present waves of migrant children from Central America.
Diaper Drive benefits mothers, children at Catholic Charities Domus Transitional Housing
A two-week diaper drive benefiting mothers and children of Catholic Charities Domus Transitional Housing starts Monday, Feb. 7, and continues through Friday, Feb. 18.
Laura Kelly Fanucci: Is your parish family-friendly?
“Making a parish family-friendly is a practical and spiritual undertaking. It both requires a checklist and an examination of conscience.”
St. Joseph teaches fatherly love in ‘orphaned’ world
Pope Francis continued his series on St. Joseph, reflecting on his role as Jesus’ foster father.
Even the Holy Family felt stress, pope tells families
The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on families, but with extra patience and faith, bonds can grow stronger, Pope Francis wrote in a letter released on the feast of the Holy Family.