Relax! Your kids are already homeschooled
With the announcement that schools will open just for children who cannot learn from home online, I’m hearing from mums who are overwhelmed at the ...
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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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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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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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Recovering from an Affair
Note to the reader: Over the years we’ve counselled hundreds of couples who are grappling with the aftermath of marital infidelity. While the ...
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10 Ways your Marriage can survive the Coronavirus
Who could have guessed the changes the coronavirus would bring to the world, our nation, our neighbourhoods and our homes? Within a matter of days, ...
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Crisis Control
Crisis: A time of great danger or trouble. Control: To have the power of ruling, managing or guiding. Whenever I hear the words crisis control, I ...
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Parenting during Coronavirus: Help your family stick together through tough emotions
When COVID-19 (coronavirus) first ramped up, two weeks at home with my husband and kids sounded exciting, cozy — a great way to reconnect. But now ...
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Coronavirus: How to Keep Your Family Finances Strong
COVID 19 — the “coronavirus” — is changing how we live, work and connect with others. It’s also affecting family finances as businesses ...
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Disappointing, difficult and destructive marriages: What’s the difference?
From the beginning of their relationship, Jane and Simon felt as though they were soul mates, complementing one another in every area of their lives. ...
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When Our Children Hurt, We Hurt
It’s common for mums and dads to talk a lot about the joys of parenting. We get excited to see our children accomplish anything and everything, ...
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How to Restart Your Marriage
The first time I saw my wife, Sarah, she was barefoot, laughing and dancing at a music festival. Her carefree nature was something that an uptight ...
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