The Concept of Equality in the Book “The Renaissance of the Family”
A Comprehensive Contribution Based on Texts from Family Valued Equality is one of the hottest contested concepts of our time. While political and societal discourses often oscillate between ideologies of gender equality, gender deconstruction, and traditional role models, the authors of the Family Valued book project advocate for a third way: an understanding of equality […]
Childcare Infrastructure: A Key to Balancing Family and Work
Balancing family and work is one of the most significant challenges facing modern parents. A well-developed childcare infrastructure is a crucial factor in providing working parents with the support they need. Whether it involves daycare, all-day schools, holiday care, or flexible emergency and extended-hours care, these services are essential to help parents manage the balancing […]
Balancing Family and Work: Practical Strategies for Everyday Life
The demands of work and private life are high – and often simultaneous. Successfully balancing both in a sustainable way requires more than good intentions: it’s about clear agreements, meaningful routines, and mastering your personal boundaries. The following strategies can help harmonise work responsibilities with family duties – without neglecting your own health. Below is […]
Harmonious Work-Family Balance: Towards a Harmonious Integration
In modern society, where the fast pace of work and the demands of family life constantly seem to compete with one another, the issue of balancing family and career has taken on unprecedented significance. The book The Renaissance of the Family – A Practical Guide for Working Families, edited by Dr Karl-Maria de Molina and […]
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) […]