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Blended Families

A look at different types of stepfamilies can highlight the unique challenges each stepfamily may encounter.

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Aging

Part of the Adjusting to Change Series Aging Four Steps to Growing Older Gracefully Getting Positive About Midlife Changes Depression and Suicide in the Elderly A Spiritual Rx for Healthy Mind and Body Series About: Life Transitions To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens: a time to …

Getting Married

Musician Bill Buchanan didn’t consider much before he and his wife were married. Now, more than a decade into his marriage, he has a lot to sing about. He offers encouragement and advice to young couples considering marriage.

Creative Journal Writing With Grandkids

They can make it a personal journal or one for friends or family members, jotting down experiences, adventures or notes about whatever they’re interested in.

Excavating Memories

Excavating Memories

“Picking the brains” of older generations can yield incalculable insights into generational patterns; what makes us who we are today in the present time.

Real Families

People often want to talk about adoption. Unfortunately, they sometimes don’t know how.

Rebuilding Trust in the Aftermath of an Affair

The task of restoring a marriage is multi-faceted. For us, healing began at our church door.

What’s in a Name? (Lots!)

Here are some great tips for helping you jog your memory when meeting someone for the second time.

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Grandparenting

Part of the Grandparenting Series Grandparenting Creative Journal Writing With Grandkids Fun Online Communication With Grandkids Grandma Camp Grandparenting Across the Miles Long-Distance Grandparenting Short Getaways With Grandkids Series About: Life Transitions Do you ever feel tongue-tied around young people, completely unable to relate to the teenagers and college students of today? Do you shake …

Loving the Stepmomster

It wasn’t easy, but I did grow to accept the woman my dad remarried.

The Light of Depression

Surprisingly, my season of depression led to a greater experience of joy.

I Never Knew You, Still I Love You

One woman’s story of her grieving period when she miscarried.

Concerned wife trying to console her depressed husband

How to Help When Your Spouse Is Depressed

Part of the Depression Series Depression How to Help When Your Spouse Is Depressed No Teen is an Island Depression in the Christian Family The Light of Depression Series About: Emotional Health Tim and Sandra sit close together on their porch swing, holding hands. It’s hard to believe that less than a year ago, they’d …

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A Spiritual Rx for Healthy Mind and Body

Earlier studies have overwhelmingly shown a strong correlation between an active spiritual life and good physical health.

Miscarriage

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Depression and Suicide in the Elderly

Old age is one of life’s thresholds that few of us in midlife are emotionally and psychologically prepared for.

When It’s Time to Let Go

When the soul is about to return to God, it is a moment of great awe. If you have the opportunity to be there when your elderly loved one takes that final breath, be there.

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Moving Forward: Dealing With Grief

Over time, the intensity of your grief will likely subside, but do not rush the grieving process.

Caregivers Need to Care for Themselves as Well

When caring for an aging loved one, do you ever ask, When is it okay to take care of myself? Or, How long can I go on like this?

Life After Miscarriage

Remembering your loss can help you heal.