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Stepparent Relationship Problems

What should I do about conflicts between my child and my new spouse? I was remarried last summer, and though my 10-year-old daughter was warm and friendly towards my husband during the three years we were dating, her attitude has changed drastically since the wedding. Now they fight constantly and I’m always caught in the …

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Unsure About Whether to Confess an Affair to Spouse

Should I tell my husband that I’ve been unfaithful to him? I recently ended a relationship with another man, but I have serious doubts about the wisdom of revealing this to my spouse. As things stand, he has no idea that anything of this kind has been going on. I’ve confessed my sin before God, …

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Wife Never Really Loved Husband

Is it possible for me to fall in love with a spouse for whom I never had any romantic feelings in the first place?

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Questions and Concerns About Masturbation

Is sexual self-stimulation a sin, or just a harmless and natural way to release sexual energy? What can a person do to break the habit of masturbation if they feel guilty about it?

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Teenage Child Viewing Online Pornography

How should we deal with a teenager who has been viewing sexually explicit material?

Can I change my mailing address for subscriptions?

Can I change my mailing address for subscriptions/duplicate mailings?

How can I change my address online?

I need to change my mailing address and/or my e-mail address with Focus. How can I change it online?

How does Alzheimer’s affect people who have it?

How does Alzheimer’s disease affect people who have it?

Is the Focus on the Family website secure?

Is the Focus on the Family website secure?

What is Boundless, and what resources does it offer young adults?

What is Boundless, and what resources does it offer young adults?

What is the Church Resources e-newsletter, and how do I subscribe or unsubscribe?

What is the Thriving Pastor e-newsletter, and how do I subscribe or unsubscribe?

Which Focus on the Family programs are available as MP3s or as a podcast? How do I download or subscribe to them?

Which Focus on the Family programs are available as MP3s, RSS or as a podcast? How do I download or subscribe to them?

Preschoolers Playing “Doctor”

Is there any reason for parents to be concerned about innocent sexual exploration on the part of very small children? The reason I ask is that I recently discovered my preschooler playing “doctor” with a neighborhood friend. I’ve always believed that this kind of thing was normal in young kids, but when I found my …

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Mom Thinking About Going Back to Work

Should I go back to work while I have young kids?

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Physician-Assisted Suicide

Some people see physician-assisted suicide as a caring, kind way to help people who are dying. Is it?

How to Talk to Your Children About Homosexuality

Can you give me some helpful tips on discussing the issue of homosexuality with my children? We have five kids ranging in age from preschool to adolescence. With gay relationships and same-sex marriage becoming increasingly prevalent and visible in our culture, it’s a subject that’s bound to come up sooner or later. I want to …

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