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Do chores really make children more successful?
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (314+ words) Lent 2026 Your Lenten sacrifice can enlighten millions of readers. Please support Aleteia. It is a charming thought. It is also not quite what the science says. The claim itself has taken on a life of its own, frequently attributed to…...
A century of 5 inspiring American Catholic Olympians
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (554+ words) Lent 2026 Your Lenten sacrifice can enlighten millions of readers. Please support Aleteia. If we keep St. Paul in mind, Olympic athletes, through their God-given talents and rigorous training, remind us that true victory lies not merely in medals, but in…...
The surprising brain benefit of helping with grandchildren
2+ week, 2+ day ago (304+ words) pics five | Shutterstock Many grandparents delight in doting on their grandchildren " from bedtime stories to bundled-up walks in the park. But according to a new report, there may be a deeper benefit to that loving involvement than just warm memories....
Bishop Cozzens: The Holy Spirit is at work in the young generation
3+ week, 1+ day ago (468+ words) Bishop Andrew Cozzens reflected on the successes of the Eucharistic Revival and described what he thinks should happen as the process moves into the next phases. Speaking to Aleteia, Cozzens, the bishop of Crookston, Minnesota, and the chair of the…...
“My daughter was under my heart until the 37th week”
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1122+ words) Arch. pryw. Agata Tyrpa The year 2025 began for Agata Tyrpa and her husband with two lines on a pregnancy test: a new life had begun! Soon, however, joy turned to fear and anxiety. The first prenatal results showed that there…...
Babies are rays of sunshine in our lives. No one can resist!
4+ week, 2+ day ago (398+ words) They don't need to speak to attract attention. A gesture or a glance is enough to make passersby slow down. In a fast-paced world, a baby naturally commands a pause. We stop, we smile, sometimes we exchange a few words…...
The quiet frustration of visiting newborns today
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (387+ words) Once upon a time, visiting a newborn meant walking into a lively house, voices bouncing off the walls, and someone declaring proudly that the baby could "sleep through anything." Children learned early that life was noisy, unpredictable, and full of…...
The only parenting advice you actually need
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1112+ words) Years ago, I heard advice that changed my life. I was at a Montessori school's parent education night." A seasoned educator was telling the parents all about the Montessori method " why it works and how to bring it into our…...
Yes, the Magi still exist today, says Pope (text of homily)
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (328+ words) After the rite for the closing of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, which brought the ordinary Jubilee of 2025 to an end, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in St. Peter's for the feast of the Epiphany. The Holy Father…...
Here's a kid gift that will "keep on giving" this year
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (430+ words) A gift that keeps on giving" has become a popular choice for Christmas presents " for adults and kids alike. From coffee subscriptions to monthly gift boxes, many gift givers delight in seeing their loved one receive a token of their…...