Mother’s Day Can Bring Joy Or Sadness
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate, to honour our mothers and it's also an opportunity to bless others and be thankful for our blessings.
Teaching Logic, Ownership, Sharing & Boundaries
A story how a mother taught her daughter about ownership, sharing and respecting other's property from the time she was a baby.
How Children Learn & Develop Through Play
Children learn & develop through their senses during play & while interacting with others.
How To Talk to Your Child About Your Mental Illness
Parents who have a mental illness often wonder if they should talk to their children about it or if they should avoid the subject all together. Some of us are even terrified about discussing it with our kids. However, one important point to consider is that when we don’t explain things to children they begin to…
When Adult Children Don’t Take Responsibility
Raising our children to become independent responsible adults is the primary goal of most parents around the globe. But what happens when our adult children prefer to stay at home, play video games and sit on the couch all day, refusing to get a job or to take responsibility for their own lives? Many parents…
The Strength of a Father’s Love – Daddy’s Here
Our journey through foster care has been a revelation of a gospel for the inglorious moments of life. We had not intended to care for children with special needs when we began this journey, but it would seem that God has had much for us to learn. Recently, our family has once again grown by one—a tiny…
Transition Feels Like Grief When A Child Grows Up
My son finishes school this week. I’m incredibly excited. I feel like I could burst with pride as I look at the amazing, self-reliant young man he is becoming and the opportunities that stretch before him. But amidst the happiness and excitement there is also something else going on. I am sad. I am nervous.…
When To Get Help For Kids & Teens
Dr John Townsend believes kids who have suffered trauma in the very early stages of childhood are more likely to have their personality affected by it, particularly during their adolescence. He encourages parents to have these children see a mental health professional as early as possible. Get Help If There Has Been Early Trouble by…
How do you raise that strong willed child without losing the plot?
Some kids are a breeze to raise while others are not so easy. Its true that happy and secure children flourish in their development and that no two children are alike. The key is to equip yourself with some insight and understanding of the tactics they use in order to get their own way. What makes them…
When Teens Abuse Their Parents – Domestic Violence
Often domestic violence in the home happens when teens suddenly change to show excessive aggression towards their parents or guardian in the form of verbal or physical abuse. While these adults are subject to terrible behaviour and treatment that they normally wouldn’t accept from anyone else, they tend to tolerate their child’s outbursts and violence…
