On Valentine’s Day, Meg went all out, giving her husband, Peter, his favourite candy and tickets to a hockey game.…
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Taking the Stress Out of Family Get-Togethers
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 (NIV) Jennifer laid a plate of homemade cookies…
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What If an In-Law Tries to Run Our Lives?
Since we no longer have a traditional rite of passage in which a young person officially enters adulthood, marriage often…
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How Do We Establish Boundaries With a Controlling Relative?
Dear Dr. Bill: I am 34 years old and have three children. My mother has always interfered in my life.…
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Keep your eyes on your mate
In this article we are tackling a question we are commonly asked. Is it okay to notice that someone other…
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Handling Holiday Conflict
“Why does our family always argue at Christmas? Aren’t we supposed to be thankful?” my son asked me. Christmas dinner…
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Collateral Damage? Children With a Gay Parent Speak Out
In addition to feeling a sense of loss, especially if a parent has left the home, children may experience shame,…
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Peer Relationships and Identity
The impact of peers on adolescents cannot be underestimated. The right people crossing their path at critical times can reinforce…
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Coping With Infertility
Trying to get pregnant can be an emotional roller coaster — especially when you’re struggling with infertility. Not getting pregnant…
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