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How to be ordinary in an extraordinary world

Author: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen.

School is a place where kids learn to compare and talent is applauded. But there are three ways ordinary kids can find their extraordinary place in life and be happy with it.

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Bringing Laughter to Everyday Life

How would you like a GPS device for relationships, to tell you what to say next? Comedian Tim Hawkins brings his wacky sense of humour to many aspects of daily life. When things get stressful, it’s important to just have a good laugh. Read more

Walk This Way

Author: Rodney Olsen.

We often hear of people being in the right place at the right time. When we talk about those ‘right place, right time’, moments we’re generally thinking of something good happening for someone just because they were where they needed to be to take advantage of a particular situation or opportunity. It’s as if circumstances came together to bring about something good. Read more

Apple and Cinnamon Porridge Recipe

Author: Susan Joy | The Joyful Table.

Serves: 1 | Prep Time: 00:10 | Cooking Time: 00:02

This satisfying breakfast can be eaten warm on a cold morning or at room temperature, both ways are delicious. The apple gives a fresh taste and lighter texture to this paleo porridge. Top with coconut yoghurt and nuts or leave it plain, either way it’s so yummy.

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Easily Tie Dye Your Own Sneakers

Ever wanted to make your own tie-dyed clothing? This super easy trick from What’s Up Moms will leave your kid (or yourself!) with the coolest tie-dyed kicks. All you’ll need is sharpies, a white pair of sneakers and rubbing alcohol. Read more

How to deal with the misery of middle child syndrome

Author: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen.

It’s not until it’s too late that you realise middle child syndrome is a real thing. For parents, there are three things you can do to overcome it.

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Learning to Effectively Communicate with Your Husband

Good communication can be a challenge — even in the most loving marriage! Get some practical help from “husband whisperer” Greg Smalley and his wife, Erin, about how to turn your small talk into an intimate “heart connection” with your spouse! Read more

Why Waiting Until Marriage Matters

In this two part Focus On The Family podcast, Dannah Gresh speaks candidly about God’s design for sexuality and offers a biblical perspective on why physical intimacy is reserved for a committed marriage. She offers encouragement and practical ways you can talk to your children about sex. Read more

How to keep sporty teens active: Start here

Author: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen.

If you have a teen that’s losing interest in their sport, here’s four things you can do to keep them active well into their adult years.

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Life With Motor Neurone Disease

In 2013, Pastor Phil Camden from Newcastle was diagnosed with the terminal Illness: Motor Neurone Disease or MND. Phil shares how his MND diagnosis has unexpectedly granted him access to relationships and spiritual conversations he didn’t have access to before.  Read more