Parenting • Impact of kids Q&A: Is it beneficial for mom, dad and baby to sleep in the same bed? Most reputable family counsellors and child development experts advise against it. They have a number of sound reason... Article
Parenting • Marriage Loving your spouse with kids in the house Here are a few ideas to consider as you work to keep your marriage a priority during the busy and unpredictable paren... Article
Parenting • Depression Life in the new reality of parenthood No matter how prepared you think you are, when you become a new parent you quickly realize you really aren’t prepared... Article
Parenting • Anger Q&A: As a new dad, I sometimes struggle with a negative attitude. Can you help? Take heart – it’s common for new dads to experience some difficulty adjusting to a new baby. Article
Parenting • Marriage How couples can agree on parenting issues Disagreements about what is safe and beneficial for kids strain even the best marriages. The danger is to let differi... Article
Parenting • Impact of kids Q&A: Possible conflicts in child rearing What are some of the most common issues that arise when mates approach parenting differently? Here’s a basic list of ... Article
Parenting • Impact of kids Q&A: Could your baby have colic? My baby cries inconsolably for at least three hours straight every night and nothing I do seems to help. Is this coli... Article
Parenting • Physical intimacy / sex Q&A: How can we have sex when kids are in the house? This is a very common problem. So what should you do if having kids in the house is putting a damper on your sex life... Article
Parenting • Impact of kids Q&A: How do I get my husband to help with the new baby? The first step toward resolving this difficulty is to air these thoughts and feelings in an honest and non-threatenin... Article
Parenting • Mental health Q&A: Is depression following childbirth normal? The answer to your first question is yes: your experience is quite normal and extremely common. Article
Parenting • Stress Safety tips to avoid shaking your baby The number one reason a baby is shaken is inconsolable crying. While it is sometimes okay to let a baby cry, it is ne... Article
Parenting • Gratitude Investing in the lives of your kids Let’s be careful that we don’t value a spotless floor over a positive, nurturing and encouraging relationship with ou... Article
Parenting • Life Challenges What can we do about postpartum depression? After recognizing the symptoms, it’s time to take immediate and aggressive steps to find professional help. Article
Parenting • Marriage Holding your marriage together when your kids fall apart Twenty years of a predominantly happy marriage and now it seemed our whole life revolved around our son’s poor choice... Article
Parenting • Marriage How taking care of your marriage is the best thing for your kids Determining to keep the health of your marriage a priority is the key to feeling as though you really are more than j... Article
Parenting • Sibling rivalry Q&A: What's the ideal spacing between children? Our first child isn't a year old yet, but we're already thinking about having another baby. Do you have any thoughts ... Article
Parenting • Marriage Knowing if your marriage is ready for a baby New moms and dads are often blindsided by the magnitude of change that happens when they have their first baby. Here ... Article
Parenting • Well-being The spiritual life of a busy mom: Carving out time with God when there's no time to be had Spending quality time with God may not always "look" the way you imagine it should, but it can happen. Here are some ... Article
Parenting • Starting a family A guide for new parents: Coping with parenthood Having a baby is a major life change. Learn ways to adjust to life with children that will help save your sanity and ... Article
Parenting • Marriage Nurturing your marriage while living with turbulent teens Just when we thought we’d been married long enough to figure out a few things, my husband, Ben, and I woke up with te... Article