Signs of the Times

Combating Workaholism

Is someone you know a workaholic? Sheila O’Connor tells us how to deal with the situation.

Managing Marriage and Money

Money issues can threaten many a marriage—but they don’t have to. Kathryn Lay shares her experience.

Minutes Matter

In the heart of a child, one moment can last forever. Julie Weslake challenges us to embrace that moment.

When Love is Waiting

Just because we don’t feel it, doesn’t mean that love doesn’t exist. Esther Bailey helps us to identify and grow the affection we all crave.

What to do When Conflict Occurs

Arguments and disagreements between husbands and wives happen no matter how much they love each other. And, says Karen Holford, this isn’t necessarily bad.

The Marriage Act

Wolfgang Jenke investigates the origins of marriage, reaffirming its special status as a creation of God not subject to cultural inclinations and changing times.

A Good Reason to Serve

Behavioural science experts Gary Hopkins and Duane McBride say that in helping others our children help themselves.

Stop Pain From Taking Over Your Life

Is an old hurt holding you back? Patty Froese Ntihemuka tells us how we can more readily accept a gift of love.

Give Your Children a Golden Start

Andrew Lendnal believes it’s never too early to start raising financially responsible adults.

Eat With Your Kids

According to Gary Hopkins, having a meal together is as essential to the lives of your children as it is for their physical well-being.

9 Tips for Taming Tempers

Karen Holford shares how to manage your anger—and help other people manage theirs as well.

Is the Glass Half-Full?

Trafford Fischer figures out what it takes to be happy.

Try Having an All-In Night

Lynne Burgess suggests that by having a special family night each week to connect, children can learn about the things that matter.

Ready for Financial Har-money?

Finances are very divisive issues in some families. Gordon Botting suggests ways to avoid these problems.

Avoiding Marriage Meltdown

There’s a lot that go wrong in a marriage, as Bryan Craig, points out in his new book. But that doesn’t mean it it has to.

The Marriage Advantage

Compelling research says that being married (and staying that way) is good for you.

What’s Growing on Your Family Tree?

Family therapist Karen Holford believes exploring your family tree can actually help you understand it better.

Finding Success in Relationships

Maintaining a relationship can be harder than you might think. And it doesn’t always have a fairytale ending, as Dillon Cocks points out.

His Role

David Brattston finds out what it means for a husband to be the head of the family with the help of some early Christian writings.

How to Really Love: Just For Teens

Love is more art than action. Melanie Winkler gives some insights into this ultimate of all emotions.

Why Jesus Washed Their Feet

The washing of another's feet is a practice few Christians participate in today. Harrold Harker looks at the reason why and asks, why not?

Help your Special-needs Child

Judith Nembhard looks at ways that the parents of children with disabilities can help them better deal with life.

How to Keep Your Home Happy

Life's "busyness" can make home miserable instead of happy. Elizabeth Kapao offers some suggestions for ensuring that doesn't happen in your home.

Finding Support as a Woman

Making a full-time profession of being a mother can be severely taxing. Julene Kapao tells how she deals with the stress.

Just Let Them Play: ways for parents to be good sports

We all want our children to succeed. Victor Parachin explains how to help them through our example.

Learning to Have a Voice

My problem is that I am feeling a restlessness I cannot suppress. I long to make my own decisions and take charge of my own life.

Hints for a Healthy Marriage

Marriage, like all relationships, needs investment to prosper. Victor Parachin suggests a few ways to improve yours.

Dealing with Panic Attacks

I have no social life, and my children are growing up and will soon leave home. I am in urgent need of help.

The Fine Art of Apology

Why are two little words so hard for us to say? Victor Parachin explores the benefits of saying, "I'm sorry."

Online Relationship Bluff

My boyfriend and I broke up a few months ago. He refuses to talk to me. I really thought he was the one for me

What Next?

I love her dearly but I cannot go back. As soon as the next conflict starts, she will do what she usually does when she is upset with me

Forgive Them

Have you ever struggled with the desire to get even with someone who has wronged you? Harold Harker provides a view of the perfect solution.

Mirages in the Mirror

When we go shopping she does not want to use the public toilets because she hates seeing herself in those mirrors.

Raising Boys: Teaching them to become men

While boys will be boys, they do mature into men-eventually. Rochelle Woods explains how parents can help boys become men of integrity.

Growing Great Children

Christine Miles explores the joy and skill of raising great kids with New Zealand's parenting experts Ian and Mary Grant.

Single mum with four girls

My biggest concern is that my girls do not want to go to church with me anymore. They have thrown away the values I taught them.

Circle of Courage: learning from the past

Sioux Indian Luke Yellowrobe has a passion for young people and through the "Circle of courage" model of youth development, he's making a difference. Nathan Brown speaks with this passionate leader.

How Kids Manipulate Us

We've all seen them in the shopping centre- kids who control their parents. But what do we do when we get home and discover they are our kids? Susan Davis makes some helpful suggestions.

Alone for Christmas

At times when our community gathers in family groups there are many who are lonely. Myriam Salcedo-Gonzalu offers some words of comfort to those disconnected from family.

More Than Meets the Eye

Very rarely are things exactly what they appear to be-especially during this gift-giving season. David Edgren explores the gift of a child and the understanding of a mother.

Battling Self-consciousness

Even now I am married, I am still selfconscious and unhappy about my looks. I

Family Smarts

How do they do it? Helen Racanelli checks out 10 secrets of highenergy parents.

Family Feuds: What can you do about them?

It's been said that all is fair in love and war. Oneta Dernelle explores the existence of both in families and suggests ways to move beyond fairness.

Baby Blues

My baby is eight months old and although I enjoy being at home with her, she is very clingy and I feel trapped most days.

The Gender Genesis

In today's world of gender equality, are men and women different? Glenn Townend unpacks the Bible's record of the first humans to reveal the Creator's intention for each of us.

How to Get Kids to Listen

Look at me when I'm talking to you! Don't make me repeat myself! Pay attention when I'm speaking to you! Do you hear me? Victor Parachin presents the parenting dilemma.

Facing Problems Together

My husband and I have been married for 36 years. Three years ago we had a phone call from a 35-year-old woman stating that my husband was her father.

Get Closer to Your Kids

Good families don't happen by accident. Victor Parachin checks out ways to keep your children close.

Premarital Counselling

Do you think premarital counselling is necessary for two middleaged people who love each other and just want to get on with life?

Workaholism

Is someone you know a workaholic? Could it be your boss, your spouse or even yourself? Sheila O'Connor explains how to deal with the situation.

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