People often want to talk about adoption. Unfortunately, they sometimes don’t know how.
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A look at different types of stepfamilies can highlight the unique challenges each stepfamily may encounter.
Part of the Grandparenting Series Grandparenting Creative Journal Writing With Grandkids Fun Online Communication With Grandkids Grandma Camp Grandparenting Across the Miles Long-Distance Grandparenting Short Getaways With Grandkids Series About: Life Transitions Do you ever feel tongue-tied around young people, completely unable to relate to the teenagers and college students of today? Do you shake …
The task of restoring a marriage is multi-faceted. For us, healing began at our church door.
Part of the Getting Married Series Getting Married Tips for Tying the Knot Committed When You Don’t Feel Like It What to Expect in the First Year of Marriage: A Real Life Story Series About: Life Transitions Planning my wedding was one of the most trying and wonderful and exhausting and fulfilling experiences of my …
One woman’s story of her grieving period when she miscarried.
It wasn’t easy, but I did grow to accept the woman my dad remarried.
When caring for an aging loved one, do you ever ask, When is it okay to take care of myself? Or, How long can I go on like this?
Though your elder loved one may be ravaged by old age and mental difficulties, their need to actively practice their Christian faith is important.
Earlier studies have overwhelmingly shown a strong correlation between an active spiritual life and good physical health.
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Part of the Employment Series Confronting Unemployment Coping When Your Spouse is Unemployed Abiding Unemployment When You Lose Your Job Making Ends Meet Out of Work: One Family’s Journey Series About: Life Transitions For many, identity and occupation are linked. Our self-image is often formed by our career accomplishments and how those affect our family’s …
Over time, the intensity of your grief will likely subside, but do not rush the grieving process.
If you have been trying to go it alone in caring for an elderly loved one, remember that burnout is a very real possibility. It is important to acknowledge the impact caregiving is having on you and to get support and good counsel about available services and resources.
Here’s sage advice on how to spice up routines and restore enthusiasm and purpose to your life.
When the soul is about to return to God, it is a moment of great awe. If you have the opportunity to be there when your elderly loved one takes that final breath, be there.
Remembering your loss can help you heal.
Believe it or not, there are ways to cope if you lose your job.
Why do so many people get trapped in affairs?
Old age is one of life’s thresholds that few of us in midlife are emotionally and psychologically prepared for.
