Family Minute
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The True Cost of Working
Before you decide you can't afford to stay home with a baby - you need to do the math.
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Humble Pie
It is hard for most peopleto apologize - especially to your children.
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What's for Dinner?
Dinner is the most important meal when it comes to family relationships.
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Falling Short of God's Love
If couples fall short of God's definition of love, their marriage can unravel.
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Setting a Curfew
Should parents give their teenagers a curfew?
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Preventing Dehydration
It's important to know the symptoms of dehydration.
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No Fear of Commitment
Commitment is a frightening word to many people - especially college students.
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Dad's, Spend Time with Your Daughter
A father needs to communicate his love to his daughter.
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Organizing a Block Party
How can you make an impact for Christ in your neighborhood?
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Is Your Life on Fire?
Have you ever considered the impact of your words?
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My Way
Mothers need to be open to letting their children try to do things their own way.
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College Preparation
Graduating from high school isn't the only preparation a child needs to go to college.
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Are You Ready for Motherhood?
How do you know if you are prepared to be a good mother?
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Getting on the Same Page
Strong-willed people can be great problem solvers, but they can be hard to work with.
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Forgiving Your Spouse
What is the first step in developing a divorce-proof marriage?
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The Right Way to Volunteer
Doing volunteer work is a great way to make a difference.
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Witness to an Honest Walk
Everyday life does have a spiritual impact on the lives of our children.
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Two Hours Off
As a mom, what could you do with two hours off?
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Mom
It's important to honor a mom's contribution to the family.
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Blessing or Burden
"Children are always a blessing" - it depends on how you look at it.
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Nothing Funny about Hurtful Words
The words you use with your spouse have a direct impact on your marriage.
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Choices Made Easy
When you know your spouse's desires, a difficult decision is made easy.
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Addicted to Busyness
Are you addicted to busyness?
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Driving Home the Point
Parents are the number one safety feature when it comes to teen driving.
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Little Things, Big Issues
Sometimes our emotions take over and small things become large.
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Looking to Serve
You don't have to go overseas to find people in need.
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Making Good Decisions
Major decisions need to be based on fact not emotion.
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A Comedy of Errors
Romantic comedies aren't the best source for showing real-life relationships.
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How Husbands & Wives Process Differently
Men and women deal with tragedy in the way that works best for them.
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Preconceived Conflict
Couples need to resolve unrealistic expectations.
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A Prayer for America
Join with others or pray privately for our nation today.
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Praying for America
Take time to reflect on our country's blessings.
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Pregnancy Preparation
Improving chances for healthily pregnancy require making healthy choices.
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Don't Fear Counseling
Several things a couple should know regarding marriage counseling.
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Starting Young
A child learns values from the culture around them.
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Teens Who Love to Read
How do you get your teenager to read?
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Spiritual Parents
Seeking your parent's advice is good - but mentorship can be found in many places.
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Marriage on a Mission
Marriage is much more than service to one another.
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Dealing with a Self-Centered Friend
What do you do with a friend who always has to be the center of attention?
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Family Time
All families need to have fun together.
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Engaged at a Deeper Level
Spending quality time with your future spouse is important to growing intimacy.
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Learn to Do Less
There is more to life than being efficient and productive.
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Power of Words
Have you ever lost your temper out of frustration and said something you regret?
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The Value of a Godly Life
Have you ever considered that other people are watching you and the life you live?
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Serious Stress
Teen girls today are under unprecedented levels of stress.
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Married to Unbeliever
Have you ever felt like you are wasting time in your life?
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Dependence Day
How do two independent people foster a healthy relationship when they get married?
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Debt Snowball
It's easy to use your credit card and before you know it - you're in debt.
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Don't Forget to Goof Off
Are you having a hard time focusing at work?
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Reduce Entitlement in Teens
It's easy for teens to believe today that they "need" a lot of things.
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Dual Pregnancy
Dads need to be actively involved during pregnancy.
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Crisis of Meaninglessness
What can cause a teen to act violently?
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Thinking About Heaven Changes Your Life
As Christians, we should live our lives with an anticipation of heaven.
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Who's in Charge?
How can you find peace when going through a difficult time?
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Expect Failure
Failing a task doesn't mean you are a failure.
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Learning by Doing
Adults as well as babies learn by doing.
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Old Enough to Date
What would you say if your tween daughter comes home and says she is talking to a boy?
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Understanding Power Struggles
There is a difference between a power struggle and childish disobedience.
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Be His Friend
If your husband prefers your daughter more - maybe it's because she adores him.
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Relief-Valve Therapy
Stress is a part of normal living. It's unhealthy when it's part of everyday life.
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A Dead Marriage
How do you know if your marriage needs some life breathed into it?
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Teaching Chores Early On
Kids can do more than their parents realize they can.
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Keep the Flame Burning
How do you keep the flames of romance burning when so many other things are going on?
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Teaching Toddlers Modesty
Some teen girls don't have a clue about modesty.
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Saying "No" to Say "Yes"
If you are not able to say "no" - you will find yourself with a very busy schedule.
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True Contentment
Are you looking for the secret to true contentment?
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Growing a Garden
Raising children is analogous to growing a healthy garden.
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A Tough Time
Adolescence can be a tough time for the teen and the parent.
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Married to a Carrot
A certain amount of fighting is normal in a marriage.
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Doberman Vs. Chihuahua
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Job-Loss Blues
Losing a job can be a stressful transition.
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Kids Who Chill!
For toddlers, learning to do things can be very stressful.
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Praying Your Way to Work
What can you do to have a more positive outlook on your day?
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A Win-Win Marriage
The principles of a "win-win" business apply in marriage as well.
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Adult Children Returning Home
Your adult child is moving back home.
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Secrets of Success
The difference between those who succeed and those who fail is the willingness to try.
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Binder Clip
Fear can sometimes work on us like a binder clip.
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Finding a Place to Serve
Parents want to teach their children the joy in serving.
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Smoke Signals
Tobacco use among teens is influenced by what they see in the movies.
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Take the Lead
Marriages may be happier if specific roles for the spouses is discussed.
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Treasure in Heaven
Have you ever considered the value of ONE day?
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Who Riled Up the Kids?
For most moms, bedtime means lights out and eyes closed.
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Overinvolved Kids
Do you find that you are comparing yourself to other parents?
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Not So Newlywed
There comes a day when newlyweds realize the honeymoon is over.
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The Family Label
What is your family known for?
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The Next Best Step
One option for a couple with an unplanned pregnancy is adoption.
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Seeing Disability as a Blessing
Raising a special needs child can be a challenge and a blessing.
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Identity Defined
Finding blessing during painful times is easier said than done.
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Dining Room Romance
Romance is important in your marriage.
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A Higher Standard
Are your friendships holding you to a higher standard?
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Entering Your Teen's World
It is important for parents to take time with their teens.
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TBD 40 characters or less
The career a parent might want for their child may or may not be what the child wants to do.
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Prescription Medicines
A patient can become addicted to a prescription medication.
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Best of Associations
How do you encourage your children to make the best of their free time?
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Expectations Unspoken
All couples have expectations for their marriage.
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Fun Without the Phone
Does your teen spend more time texting friends rather than talking to them fact-to-face?
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A Steward of Good Health
We all need to be good steward of our health, time and money.
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Service with a Smile
Marriages are great training grounds for being a servant.
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Anger Management
Anger management is something everyone needs to practice.
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Learning to Love Through Marriage
You love your spouse - but do you LIKE them?
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A Good Argument
There are healthy and unhealthy ways to argue.
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Capable Emotions
Feelings that come easy for parents may be difficult for a child to express.
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Affectionate Action
Being affectionate and being responsible are two very different actions in marriage.
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The Right Choice
No amount of success is worth losing your family.
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Childlike Communication
Our childhood experiences influence our communication styles as adults.
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The Grit to Succeed
It's natural for parents to want to do all they can to help their children succeed.
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The Emotional Side
It can be hard for a busy single parent to meet the emotional needs of their children.
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Dealing with a Stray
What should a parent do if their child brings home a stray pet?
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On a Mission
How do you respond to detractors of our faith?
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Worst Case Adolescence
What values are your kids soaking up from today's media?
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The Sensitive Step-Parent
It takes a special person to become an effective step-parent.
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Continuing Your Role as Mom
Whether your child is 5 or 25 - you will always be a parent.
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Salmon
Do you ever feel like asalmon swimming upstream?
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Say What You Mean
Do you feel like your husband doesn't always listen to you?
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What Makes a Family Great?
How would you define a "great family?"
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Love Note by the Coffee Pot
Little things make a big difference - especially in marriage.
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Tone and Teens
Could you be causing the breakdown in communication with your teen?
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Carpe Diem
Do you live you life with a "seize the day" attitude?
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Dealing with a Teen's First Breakup
How can you help your teen get over a romantic breakup?
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Friends Who Build Up Your Marriage
Friends can have an impact on your marriage.
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God is With You in Your Move
It's easy to question God when you have to move.
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Despondent Students
Grades, financial pressures and schoolwork are taking a toll on today's college students.
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Maybe, Maybe Not
A marriage build on "maybe" mentality, may not be one that lasts.
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The Best You Can Be
God wants each of us to be the best we can be!
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Strong Willed Kids and Chores
Parents can win a battle with a strong-willed child doing their chores.
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Basics of Allergy Testing
Testing for allergies is not an exact science.
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Choosing a Movie
How do you go about making wise media choices?
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Respond Rather Than React
When a child misbehaves, it's easy to respond quickly in anger.
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Carrying on After Miscarriage
How can parents carry on after a miscarriage?
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Avoid Long-Term Anger
Do you have an unresolved issue with your spouse?
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Fame or Success
Do your children know the difference between fame and success?
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Witness to an Honest Walk
What has the most spiritual impact on children?
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Family or Finances?
Couples deciding when to have children need to consider more than the financial impact.
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Sleep Apnea
Does your spouse's sleep end up affecting you?
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The Matthew 18 Principle
Someone hurt you deeply - again. What do you do?
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Navigating Teen Mood Swings
Teenagers moods change like the weather and you never know what to expect.
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Obsessive Compulsive Kids
If your child is extremely helpful and obedient, that could be a problem.
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Busy Kids
How do parents manage their own schedules and their children's schedules without going nuts?
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True Romance
There are many ways to put "romantic zeal" in your marriage.
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Romance Still Matters
As marriages mature, romance sometimes take a backseat.
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Benefits of Small Groups
Are you looking for a good way to strengthen your marriage?
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There's Always Next Weekend
Sometimes couples cancel time together because they think there's always next weekend.
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Role as Mom
Watching your child make poor choices is one of the hardest parts of parenting.
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What Lies Beneath
Childhood lying may be a mask for an underlying issue.
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Documentary Delusions
Are today's documentary films a reliable source of facts?
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Addicted to
Sometimes things we enjoy become "small 'g' gods" in our lives.
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Bulk Up Your Heart
Pumping iron is good - but don't forget the most important muscle - the heart!
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Give Husband Transition Time
Many men find it challenging to go straight from work into family life.
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Teens and Too Much
If you think you're busy - try keeping up with your teenager's schedule.
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Self-Righteous Driver
What do you do when someone speeds past you in a parking lot?
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Freedom from Bad Relationships
People in a destructive relationship often have a feeling of helplessness.
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Ten Hours Per Night
For kids getting enough sleep each night is as important as a well-balanced diet.
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Immediate vs. Permanent
What's a sure way to destroy a marriage?
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On Friendly Terms
Married couples underestimate the importance of friendship in their relationship.
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Preventing Sickness
No matter what time of year, it seems someone is always sick.
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Talk and Pray
Good communication is vital to a healthy marriage.
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The Premack Principle
Do you wish your teenager was enthusiastic about doing homework as they are about having fun?
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Why Women are Stressed
Between kids, husbands, chores and work - it is easy for women to be stressed.
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Games Kids Play
Are combat-oriented toys and games a cause for alarm?
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Learn to Say "No"
It is easy to over-commit by saying yes to too many "good" things.
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Causes of Depression
The first step in fighting depression is understanding what it is.
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Being Present for Your Teen
Parents need to be there for their teens.
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A Friend at All Times
Everybody needs a good friend.
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A Weighty Issue
Weight is an especially touchy subject between spouses.
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The Power of Mentoring
Mentoring is a great way to pass on valuable life skills and values.
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Working for Christ, Not Man
In our daily lives, it's easy to become overworked, under-appreciated and on edge.
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Attitude
What makes a marriage last?
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Notice Me!
Children are desperate for words of affirmation.
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Judge and Jury
Our culture is not big on judging anyone, but there is a time and place for judgment.
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Is That True?
Interesting ideas are important for a good debate.
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In-law Issues
In-law issues rank as one of the highest conflict areas in marriage.
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Perfection
Sharon Hersh has advice for perfectionists and those who love them.
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Justice or Mercy
In parenting especially, there is a time for justice and a time for mercy.
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Clowning Around
The silly antics of the "class clown" can often spring from a more serious issue.
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Cyber-City Confidential
Are you using your social networking site or is it using you?
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White Man in a Black World
Skin color shouldn't matter.
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Public Speaking Tips
There are many people who are nervous when it comes to speaking in public.
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Having it All
If you and your spouse are different, have you ever wondered "God what were you thinking?"
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The Heart-Foot Connection
Did you know your heart is connected to your feet?
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Morning Moments
Parents need to schedule some peace and quiet into their day.
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When Opposites Attract
Expectations change in marriage and sometimes that may cause trouble.
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The Most Important Thing
Have you ever thought of making your child pay taxes on their allowance?
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Deeper Date Nights
Regular time away with your spouse will bring you closer together.
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Knowing Which Foods to Choose
You are affected by what you eat.
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Taking a Sabbath
As a parent, do you feel like you never take a day off?
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Raising Considerate Kids
Creating considerate kids begins at home.
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Marriage Health Test
How would you rate the health of your marriage?
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Play Ball
Parents need to pass the "faith" ball to their children.
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TBD 40 characters or less
Who's teaching your kids about money management?
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Your Kid Knows Bad Babysitters
Has your child ever said, "no Mom, not her" when a certain babysitter is coming?
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Workplace Romances
Romance is a wonderful thing, but is it appropriate at the office?
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Too Much
Can a person be addicted to doing too much?
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Phone Out
Time on the phone can rob us of precious time with our family.
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Be Honest with Your Friends
God will help you through your weakness when you speak the truth.
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Just Too Busy
Don't be too busy for your kids. You might miss out on the big moments.
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Buying Cars Wisely
Buying a car doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune.
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New Kid on the Team
Being the new kid involves skills above and beyond the field of play.
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Good and Best
Parents want the best for their children. Is there something we're missing?
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Being Happy with Less
The more you have the more you want.
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Pray Before You Fight
God will help you resolve conflict - if you invite HIM to.
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