An empty nest and a full marriage
With every major life change, couples have to re-invent their relationship. The empty-nest season can usher in emotionally charged situations and ...
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Giving back the Engagement ring
Jennifer knew she should have turned down her boyfriend’s proposal, but she was caught up in the romance of the moment. Now, several months into ...
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When to settle
What's needed is a new, objective standard for what makes a good match, because there are some non-negotiables for choosing a mate. When Steve and I ...
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Preparing for the empty nest
Question: What can we do to get ready for the departure of our youngest child? He'll be going away to university after the end of this year, and my ...
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Encouraging Family Conversation
Question: How important is it for family members to talk to one another on a regular basis? Communication has been an "issue" in our ...
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50 questions to ask your kids at the dinner table
Having conversations with our kids is critical for building a solid foundation of trust, demonstrating steadfast love, and teaching them how to grow ...
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Surviving a Child’s Suicide
Even though six years have passed, I can still clearly picture the tragic evening. My fingers clicked on the laptop keyboard as my 14-year-old ...
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What your wife really wants for Mother’s day
She has an endless list of to-dos. She cleans, cooks meals and maintains order in the midst of chaotic schedules and activities. She sacrifices most ...
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How to help your kids with their turbulent emotions
My senior year of high school, I had an art class in a metal barrack on the far end of campus. A gravel path snaked past the cafeteria, gym and bus ...
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Rekindling a Marriage as Empty Nesters
Question: Now that our kids are gone, what can we do to revitalise our relationship? I thought our marriage was healthy and vibrant – that is, ...
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Every woman a mother
Motherhood is a high calling for all women; whether single, married, fertile or infertile. In an August 2013 TIME feature, “The Childfree Life: ...
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The “Perfect” Mother’s Day
All I asked for was some help planting flowers in the pots and flower beds in our yard, I ruminated. This was my honest answer to their question ...
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