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Kids need boundaries. That probably doesn't surprise you, but this might: Kids want boundaries! That's right. Providing parameters for our children...

In these days of heady emotions, it's sometimes hard to step back and get a realistic, practical view of what you as a couple are up against. The...

While no family is perfect, most parents are doing a good job and don't even know it. Achieving a happy family may be more simple than you think.

It was December 20, 1981. The kids were tucked in early, and Barbara and I...

Stepfamilies can find the holidays to be very trying. Here are some ideas to help.

Parents looking for an entertaining yet meaningful way to observe the Christmas season with their children will find author Arnold Ytreeide's...

Do you dream of the day you'll receive a note saying, "Thanks so much for coming over a couple days to help me settle in?"

This year...ask God to reveal Himself to you...what does He want for you this Christmas? I can tell you for sure it's not migraines and going into...

Celebrate different aspects of Christmas together

Stepfamilies often wander through unfamiliar territory. But with God's help, they can reach the Promised Land of a healthy life together.

Quite a few parents have asked me, "What qualifies as play?" as if there were one answer. Does sitting on the floor, coffee cup in hand, simply...

I thought it would be fun to take a humorous look at something that happens inside of our home, and maybe in your home every once in a while.

As we approach what truly is the most wonderful family time of the year, parents can find easy ways to capitalize with a simple plan and a few...