Unrealistic expectations and time with the family
When pressure to have the perfect holiday builds relationship tension, we need to change our unrealistic expectations. Then we can better appreciate ...
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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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Building Family Identity
My wife, Cathy, and I stared at each other in disbelief as our oldest daughter, Christy, told us she was running away. When she started packing her ...
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50 Games and activities to do with your kids
Whether it’s a rainy day or an extended break from school, kids love to play! Playing is a great way for children to learn new skills, explore new ...
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Why teammates shouldn’t ‘help’ each other
It was the meltdown hour between school and dinner. Our daughter Murphy was half-dressed. Our son, Garrison, was colouring on the walls, and our ...
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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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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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Staying sane while working from home with kids
Working from home comes with its own set of challenges. It’s important to have a quiet space where you can work, minimise distractions, set a ...
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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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Showing Grace to Your Family in Close Quarters
Living with Your Family in Close Quarters So here you are, at home with your family in close quarters. Your children are running around wild, and ...
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