sibling

10 Steps to Reducing Sibling Conflict

By: Dr Justin Coulson

I don’t remember who said it first but the best way to stop sibling rivalry and sibling squabbles is… to not have siblings.

Too late?

Same. Read more

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My Floorboards Make Me Feel like a Terrible Person

By: Jennie Scott

When I magically and mysteriously become inexplicably rich, the first thing I will do is hire someone to clean my bathrooms. The two children I gave birth to have been granted that great privilege now, and their skills are still somewhat, shall I say, lacking. Their top priority is to finish, not necessarily finish well. Read more

It's Time to Realise that Small is the New Big

By Kim Wilkinson

We live in a world of mass media, big ideas, cultural change and global pain. Read more

self-centred

Me, Myself and I: The Self-Centred World of Teens

By: Rachel Doherty

Teenagers have a reputation for being selfish, but it’s better for parents to see this behaviour as self-centred instead. Read more

single

Understanding Singleness in God’s Family

By: Focus On The Family

In society today, do we send unintentional messages to single people that they are somehow inferior? Are there ways that communities – and churches in particular – can be more inclusive and supportive of singles? Read more

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Helping Your Millennial Child Reconnect with God

By: Focus On The Family

Focus on the Family explore reasons why some millennials are walking away from their Christian faith, and what parents can do to help them reconnect with Jesus. Tune in for hope and encouragement for parents who have regrets about being poor role-models for their kids. Read more

manus island

Fear and Hoplessness: A Canberra Nun Describes Life on Manus Island

By: Stephen O’Doherty | Open House

A Brigidine Nun from Canberra has expressed serious concern for the health and welbeing of 600 refugees and asylum seekers who, after 4 years on Manus Island, seem no closer to any hope of resettlement than when they were first sent there. Read more

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Eb, Flow and the Pursuit of Balance

By: Duncan Robinson

There is no such thing as balance.

It doesn’t exist. To achieve balance it would mean that you have control over external forces in your life that you have no control over. Read more