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Dec 2, 2024 | 
aei.org | Brad Wilcox |Alysse ElHage
The coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout are exacting a devastating toll on American families. Millions of parents have lost their jobs; tens of thousands of people are dying, including many grandparents; and mothers and fathers all over the country are contending with a volatile, uncertain future that will shape their lives and their children’s lives for years to come. What does all this mean for marriage?
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
ifstudies.org | Brad Wilcox |Alysse ElHage |Wendy Wang
Fifteen years ago, after we had adopted five children, I thought my wife and I were done having children. Boy, was I wrong. She got pregnant with twins in 2009 and, after the girls were born, I was shellshocked by the double dose of diapers, late nights, and extra parenting demands—not to mention the financial fallout of the Great Recession—that hit toward the end of that year.
As I wrote in Get Married,
I navigated the first year with the twins with difficulty.
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Nov 8, 2023 | 
ifstudies.org | Alysse ElHage
Even though Jake Kozloski was just a baby when his parents divorced, the loss of their marriage still had a major impact on him. Growing up with his single mom and seeing his dad only on weekends, he always wished his parents had stayed together.
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May 29, 2023 | 
ifstudies.org | Alysse ElHage |W. Bradford Wilcox
“We want our children back.”
That was actress Kate Winslet’s tearful plea during her recent acceptance speech at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards show, where she won a prize for her portrayal of a distraught mother in “I Am Ruth,” a U.K. drama about a severely depressed teenage girl’s struggle with social media addiction.
Winslet used the opportunity to spotlight social media harms and urge U.K. lawmakers to pass pending legislation to better protect children online.
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May 25, 2023 | 
deseret.com | Brad Wilcox |Alysse ElHage
"We want our children back." That was actress Kate Winslet's tearful plea during her recent acceptance speech at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards show, where she won a prize for her portrayal of a distraught mother in " I Am Ruth," a U.K. drama about a severely depressed teenage girl's struggle with social media addiction. Winslet used the opportunity to spotlight social media harms and urge U.K. lawmakers to pass pending legislation to better protect children online.
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Apr 27, 2023 | 
ifstudies.org | W. Bradford Wilcox |Alysse ElHage
In the break-up heard ‘round the world, Taylor Swift is reportedly on her own again after her split in March from British actor Joe Alwyn. The couple’s six-year romance has been explored in Swift’s music, including her new album, “Midnights,” which hinted that the end of their romance was near.
But the prospects for Swift and Alwyn seemed brighter a few years ago when it was widely reported that they had moved in together in London.
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Apr 26, 2023 | 
deseret.com | Brad Wilcox |Alysse ElHage
In the break-up heard 'round the world, Taylor Swift is reportedly on her own again after her split in March from British actor Joe Alwyn. The couple's six-year romance has been explored in Swift's music, including her new album, "Midnights," which hinted that the end of their romance was near. But the prospects for Swift and Alwyn seemed brighter a few years ago when it was widely reported that they had moved in together in London.
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Feb 16, 2023 | 
mercatornet.com | W. Bradford Wilcox |Alysse ElHage
As parents of teens, we have kids who are beginning to think about their adult future — including college, career and family. One recent conversation Alysse had with her 17-year-old daughter is indicative of the pressure many young people feel to prioritise career and income. “Why do I have to choose a career path right now?” her daughter wanted to know. “What if I just want to get married and have kids?”At first, Alysse was startled and even offended by this question.
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Feb 14, 2023 | 
ifstudies.org | Alysse ElHage
Every February, the build-up to Valentine’s Day always gets me thinking about how long it has been since I’ve had a night out with my husband. I’m ashamed to admit that the answer tends to be the same every year: too long. When were engaged and getting ready for our wedding, the pastor who did our pre-marital counseling made a big deal about how important a regular date night would be to our future marriage.
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Feb 2, 2023 | 
deseret.com | Brad Wilcox |Alysse ElHage
As parents of teens, we have kids who are beginning to think about their adult future -including college, career and family. One recent conversation Alysse had with her 17-year-old daughter is indicative of the pressure many young people feel to prioritize career and income. "Why do I have to choose a career path right now?" her daughter wanted to know. "What if I just want to get married and have kids?" At first, Alysse was startled and even offended by this question.
