De-stressing Christmas: 11 tips for handling common holiday tensions for couples
As Christmas rolls around, it can be either a season of cheer or a season to fear. The stress of the holidays, with all its planning, negotiating – ...
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How being prepared makes all the difference at Christmas
While "dashing through the snow" could be written today as "speeding down the freeway to the mall," both statements sound ...
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8 Expert Tips to Survive Christmas with the In-laws
For eleven months out of the year it can be tough enough to navigate two sets of in-laws, each with their own rules, be they strict or lax; their own ...
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Is it ADHD or not? Why deciphering the clues can be difficult
Rachel recalls being eager to meet with her son’s psychologist: at last she’d have clear reasons for her son’s challenges in school. But the ...
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Q&A: Girls are constantly texting my son
Question: My 12-year-old son is receiving texts from girls all the time! Day and night, they text him even though he does not encourage them and says ...
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Q&A: How do we convince our teen that “sexting” is harmful?
Question: We recently discovered that our teenage daughter has been involved in "sexting" – sending and receiving sexually explicit ...
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Parenting a special needs child
Every woman who becomes pregnant or adopts a child hopes for a healthy baby. Many pray fervently for that blessing, and most will have that prayer ...
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The value of supportive friends as a single parent
I just couldn’t raise my daughter alone! After my husband abandoned Janelle and me, leaving us with nothing, I knew I needed help. Four friends ...
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11 telltale signs you’re in a misogynistic relationship
Why does Prince Charming often turn into a terrifying beast even before the honeymoon is over? Imagine the horror of discovering that your dream man ...
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Q&A: My husband is verbally and physically abusive. What should I do?
Question:In the early days of our marriage my husband was kind and thoughtful, but recently he’s become verbally and physically abusive and has ...
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How to help a domestic violence victim
Listen to her story and validate her feelings. Even if you know her husband and can’t believe he would do what she is telling you, keep an open ...
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Teens and dating violence
Dating violence is a real and serious danger. It is one of the major sources of violence in teen life. In 1991, American studies indicated that ...
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