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Helping Children Grieve for a Loved One

By: Catherine Wilson | Focus On The Family

When the loss of someone precious suddenly becomes part of your family’s story, it can take enormous emotional energy to do even the simplest thing.

For you, if you’re already grieving, this is a tough time to do extra work – the work of learning how to help your children grieve well. But you are wise to take that step – to do the work, to learn. Read more

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Dad Goals: Big, Audacious Dad Goals

By: Duncan Robinson

When I was in my 20’s I had big dreams. I wanted to change the world, write a book, speak to thousands of people, travel the world, get married, ride unicorns and punch Titans. They were all audacious, massive, incredible goals. I wanted to set the bar high, challenge myself at every pass. Read more

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Uncovering Your Mum Personality

By: Focus On The Family

You are the exact mum that your child needs! 

In this two part podcast, South African mother of three, Hettie Brittz, describes the four main “tree” personality types of mums. Read more

Helping Children Deal With Anxiety

By: Focus On The Family

Shauna Gallagher is a mental health nurse from the Sunshine Coast. Shauna and has written a book to help children deal with anxiety from a biblical perspective. It’s called “Take a Big Breath: 20 Relaxation Exercises for Kids”. Read more

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The Mummy-Bod Blues: How Social Media Can Drag Pregnant Women Down, and 3 Tips to Prevent It

By: Linda Lou

Social media can be a joyful and positive experience for women sharing their pregnancy or birth of their child with the world—but for 46% of women in a new study, it played a big role in creating negative emotions around their body image. Read more

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Creating a Safe Family Where Your Children Can Thrive

By: Focus On The Family

Most parents understand the need for physical safety but is your home emotionally safe as well?  Read more

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How to Get a Go-slow Kid Moving Every Time

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Parents of go-slow kids live with the constant frustration of waiting. Using routines and clear expectations will make life so much easier. Read more

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I've Been Talking about You

By: Rodney Olsen

In my work I regularly meet with people such as church pastors over coffee or a meal. We talk about a range of matters but one of the topics that seems to come up again and again is family. My wife and my children are incredibly important to me so it should be no surprise that they are always in my thoughts and conversations. Read more