Fear and anxiety in children: What’s normal, and what’s not
In a young child’s world, so much is new and unfamiliar. When you consider a toddler’s inexperience, coupled with their limited reasoning skills, ...
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When to see a therapist instead of just asking friends for help
I walked into a large chain bookstore and asked the clerk, “Could you tell me where the self-help section is?” She paused, then responded with a ...
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Destructive conflict: Recognise it. Stop it.
“Danger. Pesticides. Keep people, especially children and pets away from the area being treated,” read the signs posted along the path. I swung ...
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What is Faith?
I’ll never forget the day when my wife and I drove our oldest daughter, Chrystal, to university. She was technically an adult, but I still saw a ...
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Crisis: A Pivotal Point in Marriage
Many years ago, my husband and I met with a middle-aged couple whose 17-year-old daughter, Macy*, was in a tragic accident. Their pain-filled story ...
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Staycation: 7 Cabin Fever Rescues
“Mum, I’m bored!” It’s only midday, but already your kids have played with every toy and game in their closet…three times. You’d send ...
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How to pray for our children
Prayer offers an amazing opportunity for us to see God work in the lives of our children. During my Scripture reading one day, the Lord drew my ...
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12 ways to keep calm and carry on when your kids are trying your patience
Parenthood is full of wonderful surprises – priceless moments we’ll never forget. It might be an unexpected "I love you" whispered in ...
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Learning from the prayer life of Jesus
Luke 11:1 reads, “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just ...
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How you can help your teens live out their faith
“I prayed for my band director tonight.” My 14-year-old son, Eli, tossed his saxophone in the back of the van and slid into the passenger seat. ...
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Pass on your faith to the next generation
When our youngest daughter, Alisa, was 3, she developed an intense fear of crossing streets. Even with no cars in sight, she would tearfully beg to ...
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When your spouse goes through a faith crisis
Bzzzdt. Carrie Oliver’s pager buzzed again, and I smiled inwardly. For me, the vibration was the most beautiful sound imaginable. Carrie and her ...
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