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Woman’s Boyfriend Has “Toxic” Buddies

What should I do about my boyfriend’s “party friends”? He’s a great guy, and we’re considering a long-term relationship, but he insists on maintaining his connections with this group of people despite the fact that I totally disagree with everything about their lifestyle, behavior, and beliefs. My boyfriend and I try to embrace clean, positive, …

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Child Exposed to Pornography by Mom’s Ex-Husband

How should I talk to my child about the images of naked women she saw at her dad’s house?

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Grown Son Wants to Bring Gay Partner to Family Gatherings

Should we allow our adult son to bring his same-sex partner to family gatherings? This makes us extremely uncomfortable, and we’re also afraid that it may be harmful to the younger children in the family. What do you think we should do?

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Parent Concerned That Teen Might Be Homosexual

What should I do if I suspect my teenager might be gay? Our son has always been “different” from his peers, and for as long as his mother and I can remember he’s shown no interest in engaging with members of his own sex – either younger or older. He definitely feels more comfortable spending …

Postpartum Depression

How can I deal with the “baby blues”? The birth of my child was one of the highlights of my life. However, in the weeks since that mountaintop experience I’ve found myself struggling through a dark valley of depression and emotional exhaustion. Is this normal? What can I do about it?

Can I volunteer at Focus?

Can I volunteer at your headquarters in Colorado Springs?

Does Focus have blended/step family information?

Where do I find information about blended/step families?

How can I stop these non-Focus pop-up ads?

I just got a pop-up ad when I went to the Focus website. It advertised something I wouldn’t expect Focus to support. Did Focus on the Family originate these ads? How can I stop the ads from popping up?

I’m changing my address. Will I get my next magazine without interruption?

I’m changing my address. Will I get my next magazine and/or newsletter without interruption?

What is See You at the Pole? When does it take place?

What is See You at the Pole? When does it take place?

Where can I find online information about today’s Focus broadcast? And can I hear past shows online?

Where can I find online information about today’s Focus broadcast? And can I hear past shows online?

Can you please remove your Facebook posts from my account?

Can you please remove your Facebook posts from my account?

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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

Physician-assisted suicide is positioned by some as a caring response to the challenge of dying. But 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 …