Podcasts

What Is the ‘Domestic Church’?
Drawing on her expertise in family law and her own experience as a wife and mother, Helen M. Alvaré explains how to live a more fulfilling family life. A former pro-life spokesman for the U.S. bishops, Alvaré is an associate professor at George Mason University School of Law.(5:21)

A Pediatrician Talks to Fathers
Meg Meeker, M.D., has an important message for fathers as she shares her experience of 22 years of dealing with children and teens. The author of Boys Should Be Boys and Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, her Web site is www.megmeekermd.com.(9:13)

Confidence is Key
Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons, a psychiatrist at the Institute for Marital Healing, draws from his clinical experience to show how male confidence plays a key role in successful fatherhood. He may be reached through his Web site, www.maritalhealing.com.

The Five Facts of Child Discipline
Psychologist, radio host and author Dr. Ray Guarendi gives you five simple steps for improving your child’s behavior and attitude. He can be reached at www.drray.com. (5:13)

Why Marriage Matters
You don't need to have a perfect marriage to benefit your children, says Maggie Gallagher. A 'decent, good-enough marriage' with the usual problems is just fine. Gallagher is author most recently of 'The Case for Marriage.' (4:07)

Does Religion Make You a Better Father?
W. Bradford Wilcox, a sociology professor at the University of Virginia, explains his research showing that husbands who attend church services with their wife and children are more involved, committed and happy. Wilcox, author of 'Soft Patriarchs, New Men', may be reached through his website: www.wbradfordwilcox.com. (7:10)

The Effects of Contraception
Dr. Janet Smith, a prolific author and professor at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit, talks about the negative effects of contraception that were predicted 40 years by the Catholic Church’s document Humanae Vitae. Her Web site is http://www.mycatholicfaith.org (4:46)