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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How to really listen to what your teen has to say
"You never listen to me!" The words came choking out through Andrea's tears. I suddenly felt off balance. What was happening here? I'd been ...
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The true strength of marital gentleness
During my dating years, I heard a husband respond to his wife in such a gentle and humorous way that it didn’t even appear he had corrected her at ...
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A strategy for resolving parent-teen conflict
Joan could feel her body tighten and fine beads of sweat breaking out on her brow. She remembered how she had felt giving a speech in front of a high ...
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Why your teen needs boundaries
Contrary to what most mums and dads think, teens really do want rules. Rules help keep them headed in the right direction and prevent them from ...
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Parent-teen relationship destroyers
I have never had a mum tell me, "I want my daughter to be perfect," or had a dad say, "I want to have absolute authority over my ...
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