Families are in crisis this back-to-school season. Your gift today can give them hope and guidance.

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, more parents are reaching out for biblical help, but giving has slowed and Focus on the Family is facing a $2 million ministry shortfall.
Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?
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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Your gift by August 31 will help reach them with biblical guidance, restore hope in their homes, and point them to Christ.

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Ruth Schwenk

Ruth Schwenk and her late husband, Patrick, co founded The Better Mom (TBM), a contributor website where a community of over 500,000 moms gather every month for learning and sharing life together. The pair are also creators of For the Family, another community-driven website that encourages and equips couples and parents. Ruth is the co-author (with Karen Ehman) of Hoodwinked and Pressing.

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Loving Your Spouse With Kids in the House

It’s amazing how fast you can go from being an energetic young married couple to riding in a minivan loaded with kids. And the transition from married to “married with kids” is not easy!