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5 Debilitating Lies Teenage Girls Believe

Children

Teen girls can easily fall prey to these five lies. Battle them with truth and arm your daughter.

August 16, 2023

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How to Help Your Adult Child Cope with Grief

Children

I’ve found that ultimately, even when my children want to be respected as an adult, they also crave the comfort of a parent.

May 31, 2023

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How To Help Your Teen Overcome Anxiety or Depression

Children

Our kids need to know they are loved, worthy, valued and created on purpose for a purpose. Their difficulty in overcoming anxiety or depression does not define them.

May 22, 2023

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Helping Someone Deal with Grief

Communication

The weight of sorrow can feel unbearable, but with compassion, understanding, and the love of God, it is possible to help someone who is grieving.

May 18, 2023

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How Do I Keep My Anxiety from Affecting My Parenting?

Children

Addressing anxiety in your parenting can be difficult. But there are ways to practically and appropriately manage your anxiety and stress to serve and love your family well.

May 5, 2023

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Depression in the Christian Family

Emotional Health

Many godly, Christ-centered homes struggle with clinical depression. Here’s one family’s story.

April 20, 2023

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Witchcraft: What Christian Parents Need to Know

Children

Witchcraft is a difficult subject to broach in Christian circles. Many people are so uncomfortable with it, they don’t even want to discuss it, and don’t believe it is real.

March 22, 2023

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DOES YOUR WIFE FEEL LOVED?

Emotional Health

A husband should care for his wife with the same intensity he nourishes his own body. So husbands must spend time every day doing things that help a wife feel loved.

February 28, 2023

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Teen Defiance? Look for Emotional Wounds

Children

If you have been wondering, “Why is my good kid, all of a sudden, defiant?” Emotional wounds could be the underlying culprit.

February 16, 2023

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IS YOUR MARRIAGE WORTH IMITATING?

Communication

Our kids are constantly watching us, and how we treat our spouse is probably how our children will treat their own spouse someday. Your marriage is your child’s blueprint for intimacy and relationships.

January 31, 2023

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Loving Your Pregnant Teenager

Children

Parenting your pregnant teen is a whole new level of motherhood. It can also be a deepening of your relationship.

January 24, 2023

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Mom: Friend or Foe?

Emotional Health

Ask the Lord to give you empathy for your mother, to help you understand, and to show you how you can love and support her in her struggles.

January 12, 2023

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STRENGTHEN YOUR EMOTIONAL CONNECTION IN MARRIAGE BY BUILDING YOUR FRIENDSHIP

Communication

Friendship in marriage is vital, but the busyness of life can squelch it. Don’t let emotional connection in marriage fade away — revive it using these tips.

January 11, 2023

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Childhood Cancer: God, Hold My Everything

Children

Childhood cancer brought the presence of God in ways they never knew existed.

January 9, 2023

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SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL ABUSE IN MARRIAGE

Emotional Health

Emotional abuse in marriage is one of the hardest forms of abuse to recognize, but unrepentant patterns are the key to identifying it.

January 9, 2023

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5 WAYS TO STAY ON THE SAME TEAM

Communication

If you and your spouse are going to function as teammates in marriage, you need to actually understand each other’s situation and validate each other.

December 23, 2022

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UNHAPPY MARRIAGE? FIX IT WITH THESE SIMPLE HABITS FOR MARITAL HAPPINESS

Communication

How can you fix an unhappy marriage? Learn how you can develop effective, yet simple habits for marital happiness.

November 27, 2022

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FAMILY STRESS AT CHRISTMASTIME

Communication

If you and your spouse look for unexpected gifts in your life this Christmas, you just may find a blessing in working together to manage family dynamics during the holiday season.

November 27, 2022

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Your Identity: Artfully Made and Intentionally Crafted

Emotional Health

Embracing your God-given identity that is developed through your relationship with the One who loves you and knows you best

November 8, 2022

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Teens and Eating Disorders

Children

Discussing body image and eating disorders is difficult, but it is important to create a safe place for your teens to express what they are going through.

October 26, 2022

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HOW TO CARE FOR ‘NEGATIVE’ EMOTIONS IN YOUR MARRIAGE

Emotional Health

Emotions — even anger and hurt — have a purpose. These strong feelings need to be appropriately understood, valued and utilized so you can better care for yourself and know your spouse deeply.

October 26, 2022

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WHEN YOUR SPOUSE HAS A TERMINAL ILLNESS

Communication

When you learn your spouse has a terminal illness, everything changes in an instant. What’s important to know as you begin this hard journey?

October 20, 2022

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HOLDING TIGHT THROUGH THE LOSS OF A CHILD

Children

Steven and Mary Beth Chapman have guided their kids through grief and confusion. They’ve done this by being real and sharing openly as they’ve grappled with their own emotions and unresolved questions.

October 10, 2022

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October 10, 2022

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What To Do When Your Kids are Feeling Anxious

Children

Here are four things you can do to help your child when they are dealing with anxious feelings.

September 27, 2022

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Why Did My Dad Leave Me?

Emotional Health

While you may never know the reason that your father left you, there is one thing you can be absolutely sure of: You have a Heavenly Father who loves you and will never leave you or forsake you.

September 12, 2022

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WHAT DO COUPLES FIGHT ABOUT? YOU’LL BE SHOCKED BY THE ANSWER

Communication

All couples fight. And it feels as if we’re fighting about something. But when we look at our conflicts, they can sound pretty insignificant. Big things don’t ensnare us as often as the little things.

September 12, 2022

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HOW TO HELP SOMEONE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP

Emotional Health

You may want to know how to help and support someone you love who’s in an abusive relationship. Here are several ways that can enable you to be there for them.

September 5, 2022

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Why Do Teens Commit Suicide?

Children

An in-depth look at what factors may cause a teen to commit suicide.

August 24, 2022

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Bursting Negative Thought Bubbles

Emotional Health

One of our goals as parents must be to manage our own thought bubbles so that we can be a model for our kids.

August 23, 2022

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Living With Healthy Grief

Communication

Learn how to deal with the grief that comes from the death of a loved one or from divorce. It includes the stages of grief and provides teens with ideas on how to walk through the process of grief after a loss.

August 12, 2022

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FEELING TRAPPED IN MARRIAGE

Communication

If you’re in a chronically unhappy marriage, you may feel trapped and hopeless. But transformational options exist for those in a stressful marriage.

August 11, 2022

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“NO ONE LOVES ME”: CHANGING A CHILD’S BELIEF SYSTEM FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Children

Abuse and neglect affects a child’s belief system. But it is possible to reverse the effects through new words and experiences.

August 3, 2022

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Invisible Disabilities: Hidden, But Real

Children

Invisible disabilities may be internal or mental, so people living with these issues can endure bullying at any age.

July 27, 2022

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4 Words Kids Use When Coping with Emotions

Children

You can help your children to learn true freedom when coping with emotions and difficult situations by teaching them to think about life using certain words and phrases.

July 25, 2022

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HOLDING TIGHT THROUGH THE LOSS OF A CHILD

Children

Steven and Mary Beth Chapman have guided their kids through grief and confusion. They’ve done this by being real and sharing openly as they’ve grappled with their own emotions and unresolved questions.

July 21, 2022

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Is Your Teen Depressed?

Children

I knew my daughter was struggling emotionally, but I had no idea about the extent of her depression.

June 13, 2022

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What Can You Do to Safeguard Your Teen from Suicide?

Children

Unfortunately, a guarantee doesn’t come with the safeguarding suggestions, but they can help prevent teen suicide.

May 19, 2022

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UNDERSTANDING TEEN CUTTING

Emotional Health

How should I respond to my adolescent daughter’s cutting habit? I only recently discovered that she’s been cutting herself. I’ve tried to let her know much this concerns me. I’ve even requested that she let me “monitor” the situation. But she is very sensitive and perceives this as criticism and lack of trust. I promised I wouldn’t pry anymore, but I did ask her to talk to me whenever she feels compelled to cut herself. Do you think we can work this out between ourselves? Or is that a naive assumption?

May 16, 2022

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Truth From the Bible for Cutters: When Feelings for Self-Harm Are Strong

Emotional Health

Self-harm is an attempt to find relief from emotional distress. Here is what the Bible offers parents to help their kids who are cutting.

May 16, 2022

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CONQUERING CUTTING AND OTHER FORMS OF SELF-INJURY

Emotional Health

Contrary to any preconceived notions about self-mutilation I had, I learned that cutting is always not an attempt at suicide. Instead, it signifies intense emotional pain. Self-injury made my roommate feel like she had control over her past and present. She explained to me that cutting herself was the only way she knew how to deal with the pain she felt.

May 16, 2022

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CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER

Emotional Health

Taking care of a loved one without caring for yourself harms your emotional, relational and physical health. These tips will help you develop self-care strategies to strengthen you and your marriage.

April 8, 2022

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MARRIED TO AN ADDICT: HOW TO HELP YOUR LOVED ONE

Emotional Health

If you’re married to an addict, don’t give up hope. An expert counselor explains how to care for yourself and avoid enabling your addicted loved one.

April 6, 2022

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WHY IS IT SO HARD TO BELIEVE I’M BEAUTIFUL?

Emotional Health

How can women learn to be more receptive to the positive feedback God wants to give them? How do they accept God’s view of them, especially through the words of their husband?

March 29, 2022

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A TEEN BATTLE WORTH IGNORING

Children

Don’t get sucked into teen drama . . . by letting go of the battles that aren’t life-changing.

March 23, 2022

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DEALING WITH YOUR CHILD’S DIVORCE

Emotional Health

It’s hard to describe the pain of walking through your child’s divorce. Here are some ways to deal with the hurt and be a safe place and a firm foundation for them.

March 21, 2022

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CANCER DRAWS ONE MAN CLOSER TO HIS WIFE AND TO THE LORD

Emotional Health

Each day Steve was able to give his cancer diagnosis to God and experience a genuine peace in acceptance. This allowed him to come together with his wife, Pat, emotionally and spiritually.

March 17, 2022

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HOW TO RECONNECT WHEN YOU’RE LONELY IN YOUR MARRIAGE

Emotional Health

Experts identify seasons of marriage prone to producing loneliness. The challenge is to anticipate those lonely periods, learn how to navigate them and turn them into growth opportunities

March 3, 2022

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TEENS AND EATING DISORDERS

Emotional Health

Discussing body image and eating disorders is difficult, but it is important to create a safe place for your teens to express what they are going through.

February 25, 2022

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SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF AN EATING DISORDER

Emotional Health

Some of the warning signs of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.

February 25, 2022

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HOW TO ACHIEVE TRUE REST

Emotional Health

At some point, our Christian culture has rewritten the greatest commandments from loving God and others as yourself to loving God and others instead of yourself.

February 17, 2022

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FINDING STRENGTH IN YOUR DIFFERENCES

Emotional Health

If you find yourself married to your opposite, rejoice! You have access to a whole new set of skills and strengths that can make life a whole lot more well-rounded.

January 26, 2022

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WHEN BOUNDARIES HINDER BONDING

Children

Rules are important, but connecting with your teen is essential.

January 25, 2022

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TEACHING CHILDREN RESPECT FOR THE ELDERLY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND BEYOND

Communication

Sadly, reverence for the elderly is sometimes in short supply in today’s youth-oriented culture. Because they may be slowing down and having more difficulty moving around, there is an assumption that what elderly people have to offer is also in short supply. On the contrary, they have the most to contribute.

January 20, 2022

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HOW TO TALK WITH YOUR DAUGHTER ABOUT SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AND SAME-SEX ATTRACTION

Children

In our day, knowing how to talk with your daughter about issues like sexual orientation, gender identity, and same-sex attraction can seem overwhelming. This is the world your daughter lives in, and she needs you to help her process it.

January 20, 2022

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WHAT IS MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE THEORY AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT MY CHILD?

Communication

What is Multiple Intelligence Theory? Explore how our different learning styles affect learning and your child’s development inside and outside of school.

January 13, 2022

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AUTISM AND MARRIAGE: 3 SIGNS YOUR SPOUSE MAY BE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

Communication

Marriage stressors reach a whole new level if one spouse is on the autism spectrum — and the couple isn’t even aware of it. If one spouse has ASD and the other does not, the two have significant differences in the way their brains are wired.

January 7, 2022

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WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN

Children

Vulnerable children experience Christmas differently. Seemingly small, insignificant things can mean the world to them at Christmas.

December 22, 2021

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THE PROBLEMS OF PORNOGRAPHY: SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION AND BEYOND

Communication

NO PORN NOVEMBER:

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is not new, but ED is no longer occurring only in middle-aged and older men. Many men with ED are under 40. Research suggests this might be the result of pornography addiction.

November 30, 2021

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND’S PORN CONFESSION

Communication

NO PORN NOVEMBER:

Relational problems often get worse before they get better. Some husbands wait weeks after the discovery of porn use before they admit to additional bad behavior. Here’s what wives need to know.

November 26, 2021

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CAUGHT IN THE WEB

Children

Consider parenting your teens in a way that will keep their online lives healthy, too.

November 19, 2021

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THE IMPORTANCE OF VULNERABILITY IN FIGHTING PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION

Communication

NO PORN NOVEMBER:

You can’t keep hiding. You can’t kick the habit on your own; no one can. If you really want to be free, you’re going to have to open up to others. You’re going to have to learn to be vulnerable.

November 18, 2021

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5 REASONS TO TELL YOUR SPOUSE ABOUT YOUR PORN PROBLEM

Emotional Health

NO PORN NOVEMBER:

You’re ready to quit using pornography. Should you tell your spouse about your struggle? Ask yourself, If I maintain the secret, is that really the intimacy I’ve always longed for in my marriage?

November 10, 2021

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SEXTING: WHY PARENTS SHOULD CARE AND WHAT THEY SHOULD DO ABOUT IT

Children

Recent news stories have talked about teens and sexting. It happens more than parents think.

November 9, 2021

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WHEN YOUR HUSBAND CONFESSES ADDICTION TO PORNOGRAPHY

Communication

NO PORN NOVEMBER:

Meg was devastated by her husband’s confession, but her response initiated a new level of intimacy with God for her. Now she ministers to women devastated by their husbands’ poor sexual choices.

November 8, 2021

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SHOULD YOU TELL YOUR SPOUSE ABOUT YOUR PORN PROBLEM?

Communication

NO PORN NOVEMBER:

Counselors have seen that the major benefits of truth-telling are worth enduring the challenges. Before you tell your spouse about your secret past, you have to admit a few things to yourself.

November 6, 2021

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RESTORING TRUST AFTER PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION

Communication

NO PORN NOVEMBER:

Restoring trust in light of your spouse’s pornography addiction

November 4, 2021

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HOW TO OVERCOME PORN ADDICTION AND RESTORE RELATIONSHIPS

Communication

NO PORN NOVEMBER:

Forgiving a pornography user too quickly can hinder recovery because it avoids the problem. Bravely acknowledging the emotions associated with betrayal is imperative to the true forgiveness process.

November 1, 2021

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HELPING YOUR TEEN DEAL WITH ANXIETY

Children

When the internal and external voices whisper the lies You’re insignificant, You’re not enough and You don’t measure up, we want our children to know, deep in their souls, that the only One who gets to define them is the One who created them and calls them beloved.

October 13, 2021

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TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS: WHEN MENTAL ILLNESS HITS HOME

Children

What happens when the person grappling with mental illness is someone within the walls of your own home? And what are some of the signs?

October 11, 2021

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CYBER BULLYING

Children

Bullies can be difficult to identify, and it’s getting harder all the time.

October 6, 2021

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FIND HOPE IN RAISING A CHILD WITH DISABILITIES

Children

Dr. Tyler Sexton speaks from experience. As a child born with cerebral palsy, he overcame incredible odds to become a medical doctor. Now he treats kids with special needs. Here’s his encouragement for parents.

October 6, 2021

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES IS BULLIED

Children

Dr. Tyler Sexton, a physician who has cerebral palsy, discusses the link between disabilities and bullying, and explains how parents can strengthen a disabled child before bullying occurs, recognize if their disabled child is being bullied, and respond to the child and others in a healthy and Christ-like way.

October 6, 2021

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HOW TO RESPOND WHEN YOUR KIDS ARE BULLIED

Children

Parents can help their kids break out of the bullying cycle.

October 6, 2021

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JENNIFER’S RECOVERY FROM EMOTIONAL ABUSE

Emotional Health

Read one woman’s story of emotional abuse and its effect on her life. Learn how the love of God brought hope and healing.

September 28, 2021

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WHEN TEENS LOSE HOPE

Children

If your teens seem depressed or hopeless and you worry that their actions may lead to self-harm, here are some ideas for bringing hope into their situation.

September 28, 2021

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WHAT CHILDREN EXPERIENCE (AND HOW TO HELP)

Children

What your child needs from you in order to heal after divorce.

September 27, 2021

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MOVING FORWARD: DEALING WITH GRIEF

Emotional Health

Over time, the intensity of your grief will likely subside, but do not rush the grieving process.

September 23, 2021

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HOW COULD DIVORCE AFFECT MY KIDS?

Communication

We now have an enormous amount of research on divorce and children, all pointing to the same stubborn truth: Kids suffer when moms and dads split up.

September 20, 2021

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ANXIOUSNESS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS

Emotional Health

We all worry to some extent from time to time. Some of us, though, find our lives disrupted by fear and anxiety.

August 26, 2021

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EVALUATING A POSSIBLE DIAGNOSIS OF ADHD

Emotional Health

How can I tell if my child really has ADHD? She is struggling in school, and her teacher has told us that she exhibits some of the symptoms of ADHD. I have serious concerns about the over-diagnosis of this condition and the over-medication of many kids today. Do you think I should take the teacher’s observations seriously?

August 25, 2021

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LESS SCREAM TIME

Children

Help young child understand how to work through their emotions instead of screaming or throwing tantrums.

August 24, 2021

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FOUR WAYS COUPLES CAN WAKE UP FROM FEELING STUCK IN MARRIAGE

Communication

Consider the following four ways to “wake up” and start moving toward healing if you feel stuck in your marriage, like a repeating bad dream.

August 4, 2021

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6 WAYS TO HELP YOUR HIGHLY SENSITIVE CHILD THRIVE

Children

Parenting sensitive children is a tremendous privilege and responsibility. Here are six ways that we can help our highly sensitive child thrive through our parenting.

July 15, 2021

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SELF-CARE FOR MUMS IS ESSENTIAL

Emotional Health

Mums, are you busy, stressed, and tired? Take the self-care assessment below to learn what areas of self-care for mums you can strengthen.

June 14, 2021

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HOW TO HELP A FRIEND WHO WANTS AN ABORTION

Emotional Health

What can you do to help guide your friend away from abortion and toward choosing life for her baby? More than you might think.

April 7, 2021

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DOES A NEGATIVE BODY IMAGE AFFECT YOUR MARRIAGE?

Emotional Health

 

 

A negative body image could mean that you see your body through a negative lens, feeling ashamed, anxious or self-conscious. This can have a profound impact on your confidence level and marriage relationship.

March 15, 2021

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6 WAYS TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE AND POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE IN CHILDREN

Children

 

 

These six steps can help you to build self-confidence and a positive self-image in your children.

March 5, 2021

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HEALTHY LIVING FOR AGE 50 AND BEYOND (Part 1 of 2)

Emotional Health

 

In a conversation based on his book Fit Over 50, Dr. Walt Larimore and Mrs. Jean Daly explain how those over age 50 can pursue good health in its four primary aspects – physical, emotional/mental, relational, and spiritual. Though geared toward older people, the principles discussed apply to all ages. (Part 1 of 2)

March 4, 2021

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HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE IN AN EMOTIONALLY ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP

Emotional Health

 

 

Three types of emotional abuse can easily be disguised: gaslighting, retaliation and projection. Recognize when you’re in an emotionally abusive relationship.

February 25, 2021

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HOW TO START THE CONVERSATION WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT SUICIDE

Children

 

Often teens struggle with putting words to their frustrations, fears, anxieties and sadness. Over time, those unprocessed feelings can lead to depression and even suicide. Is it time you had a conversation with your kids?

February 25, 2021

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HEALTHY LIVING AGE 50 AND BEYOND (Part 2 of 2)

Emotional Health

 

In a conversation based on his book Fit Over 50, Dr. Walt Larimore and Mrs. Jean Daly explain how those over age 50 can pursue good health in its four primary aspects – physical, emotional/mental, relational, and spiritual.

February 25, 2021

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CONNECTING WITH YOUR EMOTIONAL TEENS

Children

 

 

When you have an emotional teen, there are three things that your teen may need from you.

February 18, 2021

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7 WAYS TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH WITHIN YOUR FAMILY

Emotional Health

 

 

Discovering how to improve mental health is a family affair. Here are seven ways to improve mental health within your family so that you can better handle any of life’s curveballs.

February 18, 2021

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TOUGH LOVE IN ADULT RELATIONSHIPS: WHAT IT IS, WHAT IT’S NOT, AND HOW TO USE IT

Emotional Health

 

 

My husband’s problem with porn is destroying him, me, our marriage, and our family. Friends who care about both of us tell me to use tough love with him. But then I read articles that say it’s the wrong approach — that compassion and patience would be better. What should I do?

February 18, 2021

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FAQS ABOUT EMOTIONAL ABUSE

Emotional Health

 

 

Is emotional abuse slowly eroding you or someone you know? Learn about its destructive nature and how to find hope and healing.

January 25, 2021

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WINNING THE WAR AGAINST ANGER

Emotional Health

 

 

Instead of simply managing our anger, we need to transform ourselves.

January 25, 2021

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CAN ADULTS REALLY HAVE ATTACHMENT DISORDER?UNDERSTANDING ADULT ATTACHMENT DISORDER

Emotional Health

 

 

While the journey toward healing may seem daunting, there are actions an adult with attachment disorder can take.

January 25, 2021

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HOW TO KEEP BUSINESS TRAVEL FROM KILLING YOUR MARRIAGE

Communication

 

 

Kim and Randy learned to live independently while Randy was traveling for work, but they lost the sense of unity that’s critical for a marriage. Here are tips to fix the troubles caused by travels.

January 25, 2021

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HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS CREATE HEALTHY MARRIAGES

Emotional Health

 

 

Because the health of marriage is ultimately determined by individual health, we need to be diligent about emotional, mental, physical and spiritual fitness.

January 25, 2021