Amy Van Veen

Amy Van Veen is Director of Content and Creative Services at Focus on the Family Canada.

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Parenting
ADHD in children and parents: When your child’s diagnosis feels familiar
Written by Amy Van Veen

Sort through your emotions, reactions, and even grief as you grapple with this new reality. 

Marriage
Why your marriage mindset matters more than you think
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Nearly ten years into their marriage, Cristy and Josh have faced their share of valleys, including challenging in-law dynamics, infertility, grief and loss, career changes, and more.

Life Challenges
Narcissism in marriage: What to watch for and how to respond
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The word...

Marriage
5 languages of apology
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If someone wrongs you and says, “I’m sorry,” do you believe them? Or do you...

Life Challenges
Living with anxiety: What you and your spouse need to know
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Lana* always suspected anxiety...

Life Challenges
Disappointing, difficult and destructive marriages: What’s the difference? 
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From the beginning of their...

Life Challenges
Responding well when your child's sexuality is not what you thought
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Several times a week, our care...

Marriage
Why self-care is important to your marriage
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What fills your tank? Perhaps you already know the answer to...

Marriage
Highly sensitive spouses: What you need to know
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When Sam and Annie* were first married, they quickly learned...

Life Challenges
8 truths to hold on to in a destructive marriage
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When Mary* asks her husband about his late nights and...

Marriage
5 simple ideas to have more fun in your marriage
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Is your marriage fun? For a lot of people, that question is a...

Marriage
5 tips for doing devotions as a couple  
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As Christians, we know the value of daily devotions. We see...

Marriage
Engaging your quiet spouse in deeper conversations
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When asked if Heather* ever struggles getting her husband,...

Life Challenges
How to protect your marriage when your child's marriage falters
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For a few years, John and...

Marriage
How to survive vacation with your in-laws
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A weekend trip to a cute, seaside town could almost be...

Life Challenges
First steps to financial freedom as a couple
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The fact that money is a major stressor in marriage is not...

Marriage
How to help your spouse be their best
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"I wish you would talk more."  "I...

Life Challenges
7 things to remember when your in-laws can’t let go
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"My husband always stops by his mom’s house on the...

Marriage
4 ways kindness makes a difference in your marriage
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If we’re honest with ourselves, "kindness" is...

Life Challenges
10 helpful tips for single parents
Written by Amy Van Veen

Imagine this: you’re the sole parent for your children. You get them up, get them fed and send...

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