How your teen thinks
As the mother of 15- and 16-year-old daughters, I’m often puzzled by what my teens are thinking. In fact, several years ago my sullen and surly ...
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How your teen thinks
As the mother of 15- and 16-year-old daughters, I’m often puzzled by what my teens are thinking. In fact, several years ago my sullen and surly ...
When siblings engage in conflict
In some families the nonstop bickering and pummelling that goes on between children is enough to cause mothers and fathers to want to turn in their ...
Why is abortion wrong?
Philosopher David Boonin, author of A Defense of Abortion, writes: “A human fetus, after all, is simply a human being at a very early stage in his ...
Speaking up to defend life
You thought this would be a typical family get-together, but right now you’re sweating bullets. Everything was going well until Aunty Jane decided ...
How science supports the Pro-life position
The pro-life argument can be put formally as follows: Premise 1: It is morally wrong to intentionally kill an innocent human being. Premise 2: ...
The effects and impact of divorce on children
Questions: Will my divorce have any serious long-term effects on my kids? Our marriage has been very difficult, and I recently contacted a divorce ...
Divorce and its impact on children
Questions: How does divorce affect kids? We're in the process of getting a divorce, and it seems to be taking a heavy toll on the entire family. Our ...
Nourishing Your Spouse
Love isn’t just a feeling; it’s action and behaviour. It’s important that you regularly nourish your relationship with your loved one in ways ...
Spending enjoyable time together
*In the busyness of life, love isn’t self-sufficient. Your marriage must be constantly fed and nurtured by spending regular time together "Let ...
Emotional Development
Mark and Jenny are about to have their first child. They have done everything they can to prepare for their new infant. To care for their baby's ...
Caring for yourself when your child is in crisis
If your child is hurting, you don’t need to be reminded that you’re under a lot of stress too. Perhaps your child’s situation will resolve ...
Internet gaming
When I was a kid and game time used to get a little rough, Mum would calm my rampaging siblings and me with, "It's all fun and games until ...