“Are we ready for this?” The decision to start a family is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make.  There is excitement and apprehension, not to mention all the comments from family who think it is about time. So how do you get ready for this momentous occasion? Let me suggest a few things to consider before you... >Read More

Tags: baby, better parenting, commitment, communication, finances, neal black, newlywed, parenting, pregnancy, priorities, protecting your marriage, resolving conflict, start family, values

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I truly believe that Leman’s “Have a New X by Friday” series is really just a gimmick. I don’t mean that in a bad way. It’s his way of capturing your attention: if you drastically change the way you act as a parent, a wife, a friend, then you will see dramatic changes quickly in those you love. He’s... >Read More

Tags: adolescent, advice, attitude issues, better parenting, character development, Family, parenting, parenting essentials, sheila wray gregoire, teen, teenager, values

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You know, I keep on emphasizing this and hammering it home: it takes time, and be creative with your time. This is probably one of the last segments we’ll spend on this, but I want to give you two examples. Look at flowers and bugs through a magnifying glass. You will be amazed how impressed you will be with the... >Read More

Tags: ask questions, children, communication, creative parenting, Family, Josh McDowell Ministry, parenting

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My daughter cut herself for the first time when she was 12 years old. Today, 11 years later, she is still struggling to overcome this problem. At the time I knew absolutely nothing about "self-harm" and it scared me to death. I was shocked and bewildered that she would do such a thing. It’s important to understand cutting -... >Read More

Tags: anxiety, attitude problems, better parenting, challenges & conflict, Culture, cutting, Dena Yohe, family issues, FamilyLife Favs, fear, grief, hardship & suffering, harm, health, LIFE, parenting, parenting essentials, peer pressure, Self, self-harm, self-mutilation, slashing, slicing, suicide, teenagers, teens, World

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"Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?  Actually, who are you not to be?" - Marianne Williamson I am standing in a crush of three-year-old pint-sized princesses. Surrounded by sparkling tiaras and frilly dresses, these little daubs of pink and purple are up way past their collective bed time.  We giggle.  We dance.  We...... >Read More

Tags: beauty, dads, daughters, Family, inner beauty, parenting, self image, self-esteem, Shaun Smith

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So, you’re thinking about opening your home, and your heart, to a new family member. And that is exactly what a new pet will become, an official member of the family.  While this is certainly a very exciting decision, it is also one that carries a lot of weight with it.  Picking a lifetime companion is an important... >Read More

Tags: advice, cat, children, dog, Family, Men, nicole wiebe, parenting, pet, Women

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If your family is floundering financially, it may be time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and make up a family financial plan. Consumer Credit Counseling Service suggests keeping the following tips in mind when developing your family budget: 1. Your budget should be tailored to your needs, values and priorities, with special consideration...... >Read More

Tags: budgeting, credit and debt, Family, family finances, family issues, finances, home and garden, Men, parenting, Women

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