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.
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Finding Your Spouse in the Friendzone
By: Adam Marshall
Deep and meaningful romantic attachment is the product, not the catalyst, of a loving relationship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?