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Preparing for the Holidays

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Advent Devotionals for Couples: Week 4 – Love

All lovers know there is a price for love. And God – who is love – knows more than anyone else the cost of great love.

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Advent Devotionals for Couples: Week 3 — Filled with Advent Joy

What difference might the joy of seeing Christ make in your home?

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Advent Devotionals for Couples – Week 2: Advent Preparation and Waiting for Jesus

Though He came to earth already, we’re waiting for Jesus to return. Waiting is difficult but not passive. It should involve preparation.

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Have a Couple’s Christmas

Remember you are a couple first and parents second. (Don’t let the kids have all the fun!) Here are a few tips to help you have a great couple’s Christmas.

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Advent Devotionals for Couples – Week 1: Advent Hope

Focus on the Family invites you and your spouse to celebrate Advent. To pause from the hectic pace of the holiday season and remember those who waited for God’s promised Son, to hope in His Word and to rest in His love.

Holiday Stress Between Parents and Young Adults

Holiday stress between parents and young adult children may occur when both parties have different expectations about the holidays. But that stress can be relieved.

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Traveling With a Toddler or Baby

When traveling with young children, it’s helpful to consider their developmental needs whether you are driving or flying or just on-the-go.

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Summer Adventure Kits

Are you looking for ways to spend time with your kids this summer, even as you both grow in faith and knowledge of the Bible?

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While Droids Stood Watch

Sometimes it’s nice to give traditions a little twist.

Celebrate the New Year

As you and your family ring in the new year, consider these ideas for getting your year off to a great start!

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Halloween Activities for Children

Get ideas for approaching October’s harvest season with mindfulness, while still keeping true to your family’s standards.

A Family’s Unexpected Togetherness in the Wilderness

Time in the wilderness helped draw Jim Daly’s family closer together in unexpected ways.

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Why Families Need Vacations

Taking the time to relax, explore and have fun as a family can strengthen your family bond.

Reclaiming Christmas Joy

New traditions can be simple, meaningful and part of the healing process.

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Serving Others at Christmas

These are some ideas for what children can give to others.

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In the Small and Ordinary

Catch glimpses of the miraculous in unexpected places.

Peace on Earth … and Goodwill Toward Your Man

Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the busyness of the season and financial pressures can lead to stress, which breeds conflict and leads to a disconnect in marriage.

Fall Adventures

Enjoy these fun activities as you help your your children celebrate autumn.

Fun Family Activities

Activities for those rainy-day blues

Find Field-Trip Attractions in Your Area

Get links to U.S. and Canadian attractions that your family can visit.