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
Marriage • Impact of kids 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
Marriage • Impact of kids 5 ways to stay on the same team If we really were going to function as teammates and I was going to fight for my wife’s heart, then I needed to actua... 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
Marriage • Impact of kids Maintaining your marriage when you become parents God ordained marriage and encouraged couples to "be fruitful and multiply" – so there must be a way to have a healthy... Article
Marriage • Impact of kids 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
Marriage • Physical intimacy / sex A satisfying sex life: Is it possible? Our experience says it is possible for both husband and wife to enjoy a satisfying sex life. It takes some planning a... 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
Marriage • Starting a family New couples: When do we start our family? No one else can dictate precisely how these factors ought to influence your decision to begin having children. But wh... Article
Marriage • Starting a family Q&A: Do kids change your life? The short and simple answer is yes. Children will change your life – absolutely, definitely, positively. The more imp... 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
Marriage • Impact of kids 4 tips for a stronger marriage post-baby How can a couple prepare for the inevitable lifestyle changes that accompany a newborn, while also maintaining streng... 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
Life Challenges • Mental health 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