Smartphones and Social Media – The Underestimated Danger for Teenagers
Digitalisation has revolutionised our daily lives – particularly for teenagers growing up in a world full of digital possibilities. However, alongside the benefits come significant risks: smartphones and social media carry a high potential for addiction, which can negatively impact not only the mental health but also the social and cognitive development of young people. […]
Communication and Emotional Bonding
Conversations are the heart of Family Life. In many families today, everything is well organised – daily routines run smoothly, schedules are coordinated, and messages are exchanged. Yet there is often a lingering feeling: we talk but do not communicate honestly with one another. Emotional closeness does not arise automatically through living together but through […]
Loneliness: A Silent Companion of Our Time
Loneliness is no longer a marginal issue. In a world that is more interconnected than ever, many people feel alone – teenagers, parents, and grandparents alike. Loneliness does not simply mean being alone. It arises when our social needs are unmet, when we feel emotionally unseen, misunderstood, or disconnected. Paradoxically, the more we are “connected” […]
Characteristics of Balanced Equality in Marriage
Equality as the Foundation for a Harmonious Partnership In modern society, marriage equality is often discussed as a central topic. However, this is not about a rigid 50/50 division of all tasks, but rather a balanced approach that considers the individual strengths, needs, and desires of both partners. This article highlights the characteristics of balanced […]
Family Valued was awarded by elfac for its communication concept
Family Valued has been awarded by the large families organisation elfac (elfac.org). On behalf of Family Valued, Karl-Maria attended the European Congress in Catalonia, in the North of Spain. We thank Montserrat Madueño, Mayor of Creixell, Eduardo Galicia, Vice President of FEFN (Spanish Federation of Large Families) and Emilia Tarifa, President of FANOC (Association of […]
An analysis of the postmodern family
María Calvo has spent many years working on issues concerning the family, writing numerous books and giving lectures on the subject. Drawing on this experience, she analyses in this book the new trends within families in a postmodern society, which she refers to as “Woke”. She speaks of an erosion of reason, transcendence, sexual (gender) […]
Maria Schober – Leonie
The Author This blog usually reviews non-fiction books, but today we have a novel. Austrian author Maria Schober aims to give artistic form to her pro-life witness, and she firmly believes that a novel is better suited to this witness than a fact-based defence. The dialogues in the book give the impression that the author […]
Ethical Aspects of the “third-party reproduction”
Source „All you need is (somebody´s) love “third-party reproduction” and the existential density of biological affinity” 2024 of Diogo Morais Sarmento Madureira, Author of “The family in the postmodern revolution”. In his article, Diogo Morais Sarmento Madureira offers an ethical and philosophical analysis of third-party reproduction, focusing on sperm donation and the implications of donor […]
Mental Health: A Comprehensive Look at Our Well-being
The term “mental health” has changed in recent years, and now encompasses an individual’s emotional, psychological, and social health. In the past, “mental health” was often used primarily in the context of mental illnesses. This contrasts with the quote from Dr. David Satcher (1999), the then Surgeon General of the USA: “There is no (physical) […]
Demographic development and singles in South Korea
The current situation in South Korea Some weeks ago, ZDF journalist Miriam Steimer posted an article about the low birth rate in South Korea online (see link below). The headline was “Why South Korean women are not having children”. Ms. Steimer cites several points that could explain the low birth rate: “Rather a dog than […]