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These articles comprise over ten years worth of writing from Dr. James Schroeder, with the most recent listed first. If you are looking for a specific article or perspective on a particular topic we advise utilizing the Search bar. You may also filter articles by Category using the menu above the articles.
Faith • Health • Nutrition
An Open Letter to Church Leaders: Beware of Aligning with Gluttonous Practices
Dear Church Leaders, I am writing a note to summarize an issue that has been heavy on my heart for years, and I ultimately feel called to be as honest […]
Parenting
E is for Everyone
A couple of years ago, I published an article entitled “The Essential Elements for Effective Parenting.” In the article, I contended (based on research and experience) that beyond any techniques, […]
Parenting • Technology
10 Ways Adults Are Making Parents’ Tech Decisions More Difficult
As the evidence continues to grow that youth and mobile devices are a toxic combination, parents are increasingly being challenged in their decisions regarding tech usage for their offspring. Although […]
Faith • Parenting
Catholic Beliefs & Self-Sacrifice
Have you ever noticed that there is a simple predictor of just which beliefs and practices we as Catholics will embrace? To explain what I mean, let us first consider […]
Parenting
Why (Our) Exercise Might Be One of the Best Things We Can Do for Our Kids
I waved at my wife, Amy, as we did our usual “tag team” exercise routine. I had gone out early for a run, and as I got home, she was […]
Parenting
Do As I Say, Not As I Have Done
A little ways back, I was sitting in a session of LoveEd, a Catholic-based program designed to teach sexuality. My wife had spearheaded a push to bring it to families […]
Faith • Family
Morgan’s Heart – A Mother’s Tale
Morgan’s “heart journey” started in the spring of 2010 as a 4th grader at the age of 11. She started getting sick and throwing up pretty frequently for no apparent […]
Family • Health • Nature
Backpacking – Family Style
I awoke to the sound of youthful chatter. As was later noted, Matthew had set his watch alarm for 5:37 AM (for reasons only a 10-year-old can understand), ushering in […]
Family • Health
Self-Destructing From Within
Over the past few months, an increasing number of studies have emerged about the self-destructive nature of Americans over the past two decades. One of those studies, Pain in the […]
Faith • Relationships
Him First, You Second
The other night, my wife and I went out for dinner. It had been a long week, and with 7 young kids at home, we relish the opportunities for quiet […]