Dear Friends, “Will my kids be okay?” “Our kids have seen too much already.” “I don’t want them to think this is what love looks like.” If you’re going through hard times in your marriage, maybe you’ve asked questions like these. When my husband Carey and I went through our dark season of marriage…
Dear Friends, Male and female are not what we feel we are, but what we actually are. Help your kids sort the truth from fiction regarding transgenderism because transgenderism doesn’t physically exist. Your child comes home from school one day, and you ask how the day went. However, you weren’t expecting a discussion about gender myths.…
Dear Friends, Motherhood is a divinely ordained role that is needed now more than ever. God gave you unique talents and gifts as a mom who loves and cares for her children. Focus on the Family would like to help you explore those gifts and find ways to use them to create meaningful connections with…
Dear Friends, Chances are, you know several people among family and friends who face mental health struggles. Maybe right now, it’s you. If so, you’re in good company, because around 20% of the population is struggling with a mental health issue of some sort, whether it be anxiety, depression, ADHD or other. That’s why Dr.…
Dear Friends, While I realize that Noah and I have plenty of mountains and valleys to travel in the years ahead, we’ve experienced growth and victories even in the start of our journey. Here are a few highlights that have stood out as we’ve walked through the beginning of our marriage. In our engagement season,…
Dear Friends, What do you need to do next, for your own mental health? Or to help someone in your family with theirs? We’ve hearing a lot of buzz lately about recovering from all we’ve been through (and are still in the thick of in Canada!). So, here’s a menu of podcast episodes with…
Dear Friends, In my years of experience counseling married couples, I’ve seen firsthand that even under the most ideal of circumstances, marriage can be tough! The joining of two people with distinct backgrounds, personalities, and perspectives is a beautiful thing, but it’s guaranteed to come with challenges as well. And if marriage can be tough,…
Dear Friends, Love is a sacrifice. We should treat our spouse as someone of great value and care for their needs. But sacrifice should be motivated by love, not fear. I keep a file of old news articles — it’s my “I’ll get around to it” file. The coronavirus quarantine has given me the chance…
Dear Friends, Marriage struggles are normal. But often, couples ask, “Is divorce the right answer?” These 15 questions will help you evaluate your marriage. Mike and Sandy* came to see me for marriage therapy. They struggled with one of the most challenging questions a married couple can ask: Is divorce the right answer? It’s a high-stakes question…
Dear Friends, Grief is a journey, not a destination. And while grief is a process, healing is a choice. Warning: Contains spoilers for “WandaVision” When I choose to watch a Marvel movie, it’s because I want to watch something fun. My reason for watching “WandaVision” was no different. A sitcom-through-the-decades with superheroes as the main…