Life Challenges • Alcoholism Understanding alcoholism The alcoholic drinks with a well-defined purpose: to drown out their problems and pain. They drink to bring relief an... Article
Life Challenges • Alcoholism If someone you love is an alcoholic There is no cure for alcoholism – once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic. Fortunately, however, the disease can be ke... Article
Life Challenges • Alcoholism Causes of alcoholism There are two main factors that influence whether someone is predisposed to the disease of alcoholism. Article
Life Challenges • Alcoholism How to begin an intervention The intervention is accomplished by a group of caring friends and family members who confront an alcoholic in order t... Article
Life Challenges • Alcoholism Q&A: As a recovering alcoholic, how can I convince my children I want to reconcile? If you sincerely want what’s best for your children, you should give them the time and space they need in order to re... Article
Parenting • Drugs The vicious truth about drug addiction and alcoholism The teen who's asked Christ to be Lord of his life should know that drug use can damage his soul as well as his body. Article
Parenting • Alcoholism Q&A: When mom needs wine to relax There are times when all parents feel overwhelmed or discouraged by their relationship with their children and their ... Article
Parenting • Drug addiction Q&A: How to support your adult child without condoning their choices Our adult child has completely rejected his Christian upbringing. After graduating from high school he moved in with ... Article
Life Challenges • Pornography (women) Helping the spouse of an addict: Do’s and don’ts Focus on the Family counsellors offer advice on how a mentor can steer that spouse in a healthy direction while avoid... Article
Life Challenges • Pornography (women) Understanding addiction Addictions are an example of this. Many things that represent temptations for misuse (such as alcohol, drugs, sex, fo... Article
Life Challenges • Pornography (women) Healing relationships in addiction recovery It takes time for your family and loved ones to learn to trust you again. Be patient, and be consistent. Article
Life Challenges • Boundaries Tough love in adult relationships: What it is, what it’s not and how to use it The concept of tough love has been around for a long time – and it’s been misunderstood and misused for just as long.... Article
Life Challenges • Boundaries Codependency: What is it? By general definition, codependency is an adaptive coping mechanism used compulsively by those trying to find persona... Article
Life Challenges • Justice When you need to take action to protect your grandkids When parents fail to do what is in the best interest of a child’s physical or emotional health, then we, as grandpare... Article
Parenting • Drugs Q&A: Recognizing the four stages of drug addiction Worried about your teen's behaviour? Learn to recognize the signs of a drug problem. Article
Life Challenges • Anxiety Anxiety disorders – Frequently asked questions Dr. Don Graber of Focus on the Family's Physicians Resource Council answers some commonly raised questions about anxi... Article
Parenting • Mental health Symptoms of depression in teens Depression in teens can take many forms, some of which we may not, at first glance, classify as symptoms of depression. Article
Parenting • Drugs Talking with teens about marijuana Get up to speed with what health researchers know about the impacts of cannabis on youth. Article