Risk takers
Get a bunch of teen guys together and what happens? Nonstop competition. The more extreme, the better — right? Case in point: During a wilderness ...
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Helping kids deal with new-school anxiety
A lone figure stopped in front of the steps of her new high school. She stood alone, palms sweaty, with a glazed look in her eyes. She felt lost, ...
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Monsters and term one: Helping your child cope with anxiety
For adults, stress is an inescapable fact of life. Jesus Himself acknowledged this reality over 2,000 years ago when He said, "In this world you ...
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To Coach or Not to Coach
Question: My daughter is 8 years old and very athletic. She does very well in gymnastics. Yet, she lacks discipline and struggles in soccer, where ...
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The benefits of reading to your children
In today's fast-paced world, reading often rides in the backseat of the entertainment car. While advances in technology have made for impressive ...
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Let your kids fail
My son had an ambitious plan. He would drop out of university and focus on his music. All his life, I had urged him to discover what he was created ...
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Who is shaping your kids?
Sometimes after watching a good movie, my family will watch the credits rolling up the screen. It’s amazing how many people contribute to modern ...
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Routines for your kids
“I’m ready to get up, Daddy!” my 3 year old daughter, Allie, said, peering at me from her bed as I leaned in through the open doorway. I could ...
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A Father and Son Overcome Adversity
When Jamie Coyle was 5 years old, he asked his father if he could mow the lawn with him. Unfortunately, a tragic accident occurred – leaving his ...
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Saturday, 18th Jan 2020
Combatting bullies in your child’s life II
Your child is suddenly depressed and withdrawn. Maybe he’s dealing with a bully. Jonathan McKee recalls his own childhood bullies and offers you ...
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Friday, 17th Jan 2020
Combatting bullies in your child’s life I
Your child is suddenly depressed and withdrawn. Maybe he’s dealing with a bully. Jonathan McKee recalls his own childhood bullies and offers you ...
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Thursday, 16th Jan 2020
The wise step-mum
“When I got married a year ago, I had the dream of being a terrific wife to my husband and a godly influence to his 6 and 8 year-old,” the young ...
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