Cara Plett

Cara Plett is an in-house writer for Focus on the Family Canada.

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Written by Cara Plett

Marriage
Four steps to giving and receiving comfort in marriage
Written by Cara Plett

Do you know your spouse's deepest shames and fears? Do they...

Life Challenges
How childhood attachment impacts your marriage
Written by Cara Plett

We often think of attachment in terms of a loving parent...

Parenting
7 reminders for task-oriented parents
Written by Cara Plett

You're likely doing a good job taking care of your...

Parenting
5 tips to raise a helpful toddler
Written by Cara Plett

Me do! Me do! Have you heard this once, twice or twenty-seven times in the past week? Then you...

Marriage
4 tips for a stronger marriage post-baby
Written by Cara Plett

A baby won't change anything. We'll be the same...

Marriage
Labours of love: 6 tips for dividing chores in your marriage
Written by Cara Plett

Woman, thou shalt not...

Parenting
What you need to know about your teen's brain
Written by Cara Plett

"I wish the teen years would go on forever," said...

Life Challenges
Mourning in marriage after the loss of a child
Written by Cara Plett

"Grief knits two hearts in closer bonds than happiness...

Marriage
7 team-building games for a winning marriage
Written by Cara Plett

This article is part of our series providing help for...

Life Challenges
Lies and likes: Unlinking teen self-worth from social media
Written by Cara Plett

Keeping up with the Joneses...

Life Challenges
Why you should avoid all shades of erotica
Written by Cara Plett

You’re not curious in the slightest about Fifty Shades of...

Marriage
Praying for your spouse: The good, the bad and the barriers
Written by Cara Plett

"Now I lay me down to...

Marriage
8 expert tips to survive Christmas with the in-laws
Written by Cara Plett

For eleven months out of the year it can be tough enough to...

Marriage
How to stop pet peeves from ruining your marriage
Written by Cara Plett

You need to stop tolerating your spouse. Jenna’s* husband...

Marriage
Head-to-toe: Must-know body language for a happy marriage
Written by Cara Plett

Look at your ceiling. Now look...

Life Challenges
Who are you flirting with?
Written by Cara Plett

Is the high note of your Sunday mornings a flirty exchange of musical puns with the worship...

Marriage
9 paths to spiritual intimacy
Written by Cara Plett

You’re equally yoked! Spiritual intimacy in your marriage should be a breeze, right?...

Marriage
Tips to protect your marriage during a home remodel
Written by Cara Plett

Eggshell white or cranberry rouge walls? "Buy now, pay...

Parenting
Mind your media: 8 tips to raise discerning teens
Written by Cara Plett

Do you sometimes wish you could present this ultimatum to...

Parenting
Nurturing a secure child with the gift of your affirmation
Written by Cara Plett

Picture this: you hold a...

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