Q&A: Calming Back-to-School Jitters
Question: My child is moving up a grade in school and is terribly anxious about this change. How can I prepare him to get through this? Answer: Some ...
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Setting Goals Together for the New Year
Do you want to draw closer as a couple in the new year? Try sharing and then setting your goals for the next 12 months together. It was our first New ...
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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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Just Annoying, or Truly Unsafe? How to Navigate Get-Togethers with Difficult Family
Question: How do I decide whether to attend a family event? I didn’t come from a healthy family of origin, and I don’t always feel safe around my ...
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It’s OK to Be Behind: Finding Grace in God’s Perfect Timing
When you’re running behind schedule, behind on your goals, and behind where you thought you'd be, remember that God's timeline is different than ...
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Social Media Ban for Under 16s: What Parents Need to Know
As the Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 6:12, “Everything is permissible, but not everything is helpful.” That wisdom feels especially ...
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6 Ways to Make Christmas More Meaningful at Home
It was breathtaking . . . simple, yet incredibly elegant. After a quick stop at the shops for supplies, I hurried home to recreate the festive ...
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The Husband Whisperer
I was walking through an airport when I received a panicked call from an administrator at my 6 year old daughter's school. "Is anyone coming to ...
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Modelling Kindness in an Unkind World
Our world is a confusing place for kids. Nearly every day, our sons and daughters are confronted by some form of bullying, disrespect and a complete ...
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7 Healthy Habits That Will Improve Your Marriage
Boot these bad habits for better communication! The games were still sitting there. As I was cleaning up after a family gathering, I had put a couple ...
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How to Support Your Child During Exams
Managing stress and expectations. Every major exam - high school or university – are significant milestones in your child’s academic journey. ...
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How to Help a Depressed Spouse
It’s not easy to know how to help a depressed spouse, but this advice can get you started. Doug’s grin was as big as the the Great Barrier Reef. ...
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