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Marriage

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Marriage
The struggle of sexual temptation as a single parent
Written by Kathy Leonard

Frequently, single-again adults who have been through a divorce...

Marriage
Building a Dream Marriage During the Parenting Years
Nov 5, 2019 Arlene Pellicane
Marriage
Loving Your Spouse in the Midst of Parenting
Oct 27, 2017 Patrick and Ruth Schwenk
Life Challenges
How Focus on the Family Canada helped one single mom through a dark and difficult season
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After Colleen’s marriage...

Marriage
How couples can agree on parenting issues
Written by Dr. Bob Paul

Ever heard comments like these at your house? "Mom,...

Marriage
How newlyweds can stop acting single
Written by Candice Z. Watters

Before Greg and Ann got married, they vowed not to become like married friends they knew who had...

Parenting

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Parenting
Parenting Gen Z: The conversation about porn
Written by Jason Jimenez

The following excerpt is from Parenting Gen Z:...

Parenting
Parenting Ahead
Kristen Hatton
Parenting
Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood (Part 2 of 2)
Aug 29, 2025 Dr. Kenneth Wilgus
Parenting
Four ways to survive being a single mom
Written by Linda Weber

For most single moms, that means working outside the home while...

Parenting
Remembering your other children while parenting a prodigal
Written by Jim Putman

I remember when my wife and...

Parenting
Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood (Part 1 of 2)
Aug 28, 2025 Dr. Kenneth Wilgus
Parenting
100+ parenting tips
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

We’ve come up with some fun and innovative ways to make parenting your kids easier. Check back often to see our new ideas!

Parenting
Inconvenient Parenting
Melissa Hannigan
Parenting
Parenting Adult Children When They Walk Away from God (Part 1 of 2)
Nov 18, 2025 Mary DeMuth
Parenting
Parenting Adult Children When They Walk Away from God (Part 2 of 2)
Nov 19, 2025 Mary DeMuth
Life Challenges
How Focus on the Family Canada helped one single mom through a dark and difficult season
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After Colleen’s marriage...

Parenting
Parenting adult children through prayer
Written by Edie Melson

Parenting adult children through prayer can be an answer to our...

Life Challenges

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Life Challenges
Surviving Divorce and Single Parenthood (Part 2 of 2)
Mar 16, 2022 ​Susan Birdseye
Life Challenges
Empowerment parenting for your teens
Written by Mark Gregston

I’m grateful for the opportunity to help the parents of teenagers, whether through our...

Life Challenges
Q&A: When mom-in-law nit-picks your parenting
Written by Wendy Kittlitz

Question: My mother-in-law has many opinions about how...

Testimony
Focus resources continue to encourage and inspire this single woman
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When the COVID-19 pandemic...

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...

Life Challenges
How Focus on the Family Canada helped one single mom through a dark and difficult season
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After Colleen’s marriage...

Life Challenges
Surviving Divorce and Single Parenthood (Part 1 of 2)
Mar 15, 2022 ​Susan Birdseye
Life Challenges
Encouragement for the Single Life
Nov 11, 2024 Cheryl Martin
Life Challenges
Q&A: Parenting a pregnant teen
Written by Focus on the Family

Question: How should we respond to our teenage daughter who has no desire to be a part of our...

Faith And Culture

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Faith and Culture
Cultivating a Healthy Life as a Single (Part 1 of 2)
Jun 27, 2023 Lisa Anderson, Tony Evans
Faith and Culture
Cultivating a Healthy Life as a Single (Part 2 of 2)
Jun 28, 2023 Lisa Anderson, Tony Evans
Focus
Faith and Culture
Kingdom Single, paperback
Tony Evan
Faith and Culture
Cultivating a Healthy Life as a Single (Part II of II)
Aug 2, 2019 Tony Evans, Lisa Anderson
Faith and Culture
Simple Habits for Effective Parenting
Randall Schroeder, Ph.D
Faith and Culture
Dating Tips for Today's Singles
Feb 17, 2025 Lisa Anderson, Jonathan “JP” Pokluda

Clergy Care

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Clergy Care
Pastors parenting preacher’s kids
Written by Stephen Johnson

Like many of you, I have parented differently than my parents...

Clergy Care
Parenting in the waiting
Written by Pauline Doerksen

It’s a normal day in your home. Juggling schedules, packing lunches, overseeing homework and...

Clergy Care
Parenting with a biblical world view
Written by Stephen Johnson

As a pastor’s kid (PK), hitting my teenage years meant learning to live a dual life: my...

Clergy Care
Solo servant leadership: Single and in ministry
Written by Karin Gregory

A few days ago, I enjoyed lunch out with a friend after a...

Impact Stories

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Testimony
A single mom found a lifeline through the Focus on the Family Broadcast
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Sharron Beaton was a young...

Testimony
Focus resources continue to encourage and inspire this single woman
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When the COVID-19 pandemic...