Psychologist Dr. Bill Maier says that imaginary friends are a totally normal part of life for preschoolers. Parents shouldn’t be concerned about imaginary friends unless a child is so focused on the relationship with the “friend” that he or she seems to be losing touch with reality. And of course, you should never let your …
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Maybe you have questions about your own spiritual journey. Or maybe you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior and want to be able to explain His love to someone else. We hope this article offers a helpful understanding of what it means to have a relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ.
During this unusual season of “quarantine fatigue” unresolved issues around forgiveness may rush to the surface.
Resilience isn’t merely surviving. And it’s not about denying the depth of pain and its ongoing impact. Instead, it’s about learning from and growing through adversity — about becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable.
As you struggle to hold your marriage together and consider attending a Hope Restored marriage intensive, it might be helpful to think about damage control.
Experiencing marital struggles is normal. Every couple does. What makes you and your spouse different is that you sought help—and that takes courage. You’re reading this article because you signed up for a Hope Restored Marriage Intensive. We applaud your choice to make such an important investment in your marriage. Most couples wait an average …
With all the changes going on around you, you can help to support strong mental health during the coronavirus for yourself and those in your care.
Licensed professional counselor Rob Jackson interviewed a woman who is recovering from addiction to pornography.
Do you have information and help for women who struggle with sex addiction?
While the journey toward healing may seem daunting, there are actions an adult with attachment disorder can take.
I’m engaged, and my fiancé wants a prenup.
Ways to help teens understand or heal from sexual assault and rape.
How do I decide whether to attend a family event? I didn’t come from a healthy family of origin, and I don’t always feel safe around my relatives. But I feel pressure to be at every get-together.
What is mindfulness?
UnderstandingHomosexuality There are many issues regarding sexuality being faced by our culture. Here at Focus on the Family, we care about helping families understand the complexities of sexual attraction and sexual identity labels and how best to address the difficult questions we face each day in the public square and in our own homes. We …
Radio host and counselor Stephen Arterburn offers encouragement and advice to men on how they can avoid the potential pitfalls of the middle age years and thrive during that season of life.
What’s your opinion of in vitro fertilization (IVF)?
Do I really have any influence over how my kids turn out?
Talking points on God’s created intent for the sexes.
The Bible is far from silent on the topic of the sanctity of human life, especially preborn life in the womb.