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, it’s easy to understand why a toddler might react in fear to a host of benign, everyday things. Continue reading “Fear and Anxiety in Children: What’s Normal, and What’s Not”
Finding Your Spouse in the Friendzone
By: Adam Marshall
Deep and meaningful romantic attachment is the product, not the catalyst, of a loving relationship. Continue reading “Finding Your Spouse in the Friendzone”
Singles, Feed Your Love Language
Love-starved singles may feel like they need to take drastic measures, but there may be a simple solution to getting more love out of your life. Continue reading “Singles, Feed Your Love Language”
9 Ridiculously Practical Ways to Cultivate a Life of Wisdom
By: J.R. Briggs
The pursuit of wisdom is a valuable, worthy endeavour, and ridiculously practical steps taken regularly can develop wisdom in your life. Continue reading “9 Ridiculously Practical Ways to Cultivate a Life of Wisdom”
Why Self-care Is Important to Your Marriage
By: Amy Van Veen
What fills your tank? Perhaps you already know the answer to this question – as well as why it’s important for your life, your family and your marriage. But if you’re like most, you’ve probably never asked yourself what it is that fills you with joy and energy. Continue reading “Why Self-care Is Important to Your Marriage”
Recognise Your Triggers for Emotional Spending
By: Catherine Wilson
Winter 2005 was bleak and dreary. I was single, new to a large city and occupying a sad excuse for an efficiency apartment. Christmas was nearing, and “retail therapy” wasn’t curing my solo holiday blues. It was, however, consuming the remainder of my credit limit. Continue reading “Recognise Your Triggers for Emotional Spending”
Tips From a Guy, For When Guys Don’t Notice You
By: Joshua Rodgers
Godly guys care about the beauty of your heart, but you can also put some thought into the way you look on the outside. Continue reading “Tips From a Guy, For When Guys Don’t Notice You”
Helpful Tips from Other Step-Parents
By: Care Family
Stepfamilies are on the increase and, with much love and hard work, a blended family home can be a happy and positive place to be. Continue reading “Helpful Tips from Other Step-Parents”
Creating Mental Toughness
“If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.” ~ Proverbs 24:10.
I believe our Creator frequently gives us instruction to focus, to make up our minds, to set goals, to have vision, and to stay on track. Continue reading “Creating Mental Toughness”
Q&A: Preparing Your Kids for a Long-Distance Move
Question: Due to a job transfer, we are moving to a different region of the country. How can parents help kids adjust to a cross-country move, whether due to a job change or a military transfer? Continue reading “Q&A: Preparing Your Kids for a Long-Distance Move”