Is it a good idea for children to get involved in sports, dance classes, music lessons, and other commitments outside of their school work and household chores? How much of this kind of thing is too much? Can you suggest any practical guidelines?
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When should parents start talking with their sons about what it means to be a God-honoring husband and father? Our boy isn’t even in his teens yet, but we want to be sure to lay a strong foundation before it’s too late. Should we wait until after puberty? Or would it be better to hold …
What should I do if I’m convinced that my adolescent child is seriously depressed and could be suicidal?
Is there any real evidence that dads really have a uniquely important impact in the lives of their children? Our culture seems to place little value on the role of fathers. I see evidence of this everywhere, from pop culture and media to government policy. My own experience and belief system tell me that fatherhood …
Can you help me figure out where my teenage daughter’s anger is coming from? A few years ago I would have described her as a soft-spoken, contented, happy-go-lucky little girl. Now she seems disgruntled most of the time and lashes out in fury at the drop of a hat. Sometimes I have no idea what …
What factors do we need to consider – what should we look for and what should we avoid – when selecting a daycare facility for our child? Some of our friends and family have had bad experiences in this area. Naturally, we’d like to avoid that if at all possible. Do you have any suggestions?
What does our church need to know before launching an adoption ministry? What’s involved in tackling a project like this? Can you suggest any resources?
My doctor told me that I’ll be risking my own life by carrying my baby to term. Should I have an abortion? I was so excited when I learned that I was pregnant, but now I’m devastated and confused.
Will marriage counseling be effective if my spouse has an active addiction and won’t get help?
Am I obligated to take care of my parents even though they hurt me in many ways during my growing-up years? Our family was really dysfunctional. Now they’re old, feeble and increasingly unable to look after themselves, and I’m not sure how I feel about getting involved in caring for them given our past. What …
Should I consider remarrying my ex-spouse for the sake of our child? We are both Christians, but we recently got divorced. Over the past few weeks I’ve become increasingly concerned about the impact of this family breakup upon our preschooler. What do you think I should do?
How do we locate a qualified marriage counselor? Do you have any recommendations? My spouse and I need help, but we don’t know who to see or what to look for.
What can I do to support my husband now that he’s lost his job? He’s been unemployed for three months, and though he’s searched long and hard he still can’t find a new position. Meanwhile, he’s becoming bored and depressed, and I can tell that he’s beginning to feel worthless. How do I come alongside …
Is it normal for a man who has been deeply involved with sexually explicit material to have no desire for marital intimacy?
Can you help me and my spouse learn how to control our arguments so that they don’t become overheated? Usually we are pretty good at having constructive disagreements, but sometimes things have gotten out of hand. What can we do to keep a lid on things?
As a married person, is it okay to chat online or send private messages to Facebook members of the opposite sex?
How can I prevent memories of childhood sexual trauma from having a negative impact on my relationship with my spouse? I was abused a long time ago and though it wasn’t easy, I’ve forgiven the people who violated me. But after twelve years of marriage I still can’t enjoy sex with my husband without feeling …
Do you have any advice for a woman whose husband is on the verge of getting out of jail? My spouse has been serving a three-year sentence and is scheduled to come home next month. I’m eager to have him back and resume a normal relationship, but at the same time I can’t help feeling …
How can we restore trust to our relationship?
How can I tell if my involvement with social media – Facebook, Twitter, etc. – is detrimental to my marriage? I don’t think this is the case at present, but I don’t want to be taken by surprise either. Do you have any words of wisdom for me?