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Marriage During the Coronavirus Crisis

A crisis situation can bring you and your spouse together — or it can create stress and drive a wedge between you. Strained finances, a lack of intimacy, and tense communication may be some of the challenges you face while you’re homebound. But the messiness of this moment can be the perfect season to serve your spouse and show him or her how much you cherish them.

Finance in Marriage

Coronavirus: How to Keep Your Family Finances Strong

COVID 19 — the “coronavirus” — is changing how we live, work and connect with others. It’s also affecting family finances as businesses close or

Communication

COVID-19 Quarantine: Grow Closer to Your Spouse

Whether you’ll be at home with your spouse for two weeks or two months, your attitude and approach can make all the difference. Here are

Marriage

Cherishing the Differences in Your Spouse

Authors Greg and Erin Smalley encourage spouses to embrace each other’s differences, focusing on their good qualities instead of their faults. Original Air Date:

Grief and Loss

Crisis: A Pivotal Point in Marriage

Many couples struggle during critical events that create an emotional crisis. Crises can stress marriages even to the point of divorce. Here’s how to draw

Finance in Marriage

A Marriage in Crisis After a Job Loss

In the aftermath of a crisis, couples may feel as if their entire life has been ripped apart. At this time, spouses need to work

Marriage

How to Support Each Other During and After Crises

When crisis or trial comes to your marriage, support each other. Then turn to God and godly community for help. Above all, stay connected with

#1 Drawing closer to your spouse

A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.

Faith

10 Ways Your Marriage Can Survive the Coronavirus Quarantine

The next several weeks won’t be easy. But there are things you can do to lower the stress level and find peace during the coronavirus

Parenting During the Coronavirus Crisis

These are unprecedented times — schedules are suddenly wide open and home, school, and work are jumbled up like never before. What an opportunity to learn, play, and grow with your children! They’re watching you and need you now more than ever. This topsy-turvy time can be a gift. Make the most of it by connecting with your kids in new, meaningful ways.

For Dads

Going back to school? Six essential things to consider.

by Mandi Hart Going back to school isn’t as simple as it was a few months back. The world looks unfamiliar and our children will

Adult Children

FREE Digital Issue of Brio Magazine

Brio means vigor, full of life and our magazine designed for today’s teen girls will give them exciting, vivacious, faith-based articles, plus DIY, music and

#8 Talking to Your Kids About the Corona Virus Part 3

A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.

#7 Talking to Your Kids About the Corona Virus Part 2

A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.

#6 Talking to Your Kids About the Corona Virus Part 1

A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.

Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Practical Resources for Teaching Your Kids at Home

Posted by Julie Hamilton Batura | Mar 19, 2020 Almost overnight, as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, millions of parents and children have

Parenting

50 Games and Activities to Do With Your Kids

Playing games and doing activities with our kids is a fantastic opportunity to connect with them. Whether it’s a rainy day or an extended break

Adult Children

50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table

Having conversations with our kids is critical for building a solid foundation of trust, demonstrating steadfast love, and teaching them how to grow as a

Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Educational Activities for Kids Stuck at Home

Bored? Stuck at home? Check out these fun educational activities that will help bust boredom while still encouraging learning. “Would you like spaghetti or peas?”

Adult Children

Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology

Read The Full Guide Here

Emotional Health

Showing Grace to Your Family in Close Quarters

Living with Your Family in Close Quarters So here you are, at home with your family in close quarters. Your children are running around wild,

Life Challenges

Staying Sane While Working From Home With Kids

These eight tips can help create a successful and less stressful environment for you and your kids while you are working from home. Working from

Parenting

7 Ways to Parent Effectively During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Many families are facing some difficulties during the coronavirus global pandemic. Focus on the Family wants to go alongside families and offer ideas and tools

Parenting

Talking With Kids About the Coronavirus

We’ve all heard healthcare providers tell us how to keep the coronavirus at bay. Wash your hands frequently and don’t touch your face. If you

Motivating Your Kids to Reflect the Character of God – I

As a parent, teaching character and motivating change in your child can be a challenge. So, where do you begin? By strengthening the relationship with

Finding Hope Again (Part 1 of 2)

Kay Warren explains how childhood trauma and/or mental illness can make people susceptible to depression and even suicidal thoughts, and encourages us to focus on

Minimizing the Impact of Depression on Your Family

How can I prevent my struggles with depression and anxiety from having a negative impact on my wife and children? It’s bad enough having to

Faith

Outside there may be upheaval. But you can have peace and hope because God is near. Open God’s Word together and let biblical truth bring contagious calm to your household. May it start conversations that uplift you and your loved ones and strengthen your faith, so you can encourage friends and neighbors around you. What will God do in your family during this time?

Picture This

This interactive devotional for Focus on the Family Clubhouse Jr. magazine will help your 3- to 7-year-old children understand more about Jesus.

Time to Stop

Read this poem from Focus on the Family Clubhouse Jr. magazine with your young children to help them pause and pray to their heavenly Father.

Out of the Box

Sit down, grab a Bible and read this devotional from Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine (for kids 8-12) to remind your family that God is powerful and personal.

Bible Kids Hall of Fame

Since Bible times, God has used children to accomplish His purposes. This devotional Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine will encourage your kids to do big things for Him!

Grasping Gratitude

The Bible says to “give thanks in everything.” But how is that possible? This devotional from Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine (for kids 8-12) can help.

Growing Closer Through Family Devotions

NFL chaplain Jonathan Evans and his wife, Kanika, offer parents practical ideas for effectively leading family devotions.

Fun Family Faith Activities

Find fun and faith-friendly activities that you can do as a family to encourage your children’s walk with Jesus.

A Simple Way to Start Family Devotions

Simple, practical and fun ways to start—or start again—family devotions that the entire family will connect with.

Recovering Emotionally From a Traumatic Experience

How can I find healing from the effects of disaster and trauma? Over the past month our community has been devastated by a terrible flood.

Calming Your Fears

From being afraid of heights…to spiders…to enclosed spaces, we all face different fears. Deborah Pegues [puh-GAY] provides practical help and hope to those who are dealing with anxiety and fear.

#2 How to Stay Sane During the Corona Virus

A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.

#3 Managing Your Finances During the Corona Virus Part 1

A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.

#4 Managing Your Finances During the Corona Virus Part 2

A 1-min programme produced specifically to assist families during the coronavirus pandemic.

A Coronavirus Update from a World-Renowned Geneticist

My friend Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., is one of the most brilliant medical doctors I know, and I was honored and delighted to welcome him onto the Focus on the Family radio broadcast today to discuss the herculean challenge we face with the coronavirus pandemic.

Surviving Family Lockdown

Covid-19 has put many nations in lockdown. People have been asked to stay home in an effort to reduce the number of infections. But, staying at home by coercion and not by choice can present its fair share of challenges. It puts a huge strain on the family.

FREE Digital Issue of the Focus on the Family Magazine

The Focus on the Family magazine is a marriage and parenting magazine that will help your family thrive in Christ.

FREE Digital Issue of Brio Magazine

Brio means vigor, full of life and our magazine designed for today’s teen girls.

Pro Life

A pro-life worldview isn’t obsolete during times of crisis. In fact, the early Christian church was known for running INTO dangerous situations to help the sick, while the rest of the world was hurrying away. While we protect and look after our own families, let’s continue to care for the vulnerable and display a faith in God that’s more powerful than any virus.

Caregiving

Help for families during the Covid-19 crisis

A Message from Focus on the Family Africa CEO, Graeme Schnell

Responding to the Coronavirus with Faith and Common Sense

ANTIVIRUS - How to face these days without fear

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Picture This

Time to Stop

Out of the Box

Bible Kids Hall of Fame

Grasping Gratitude

Growing Closer Through Family Devotions

Fun Family Faith Activities

A Simple Way to Start Family Devotions

Recovering Emotionally From a Traumatic Experience

Calming Your Fears

#2 How to Stay Sane During the Corona Virus

#3 Managing Your Finances During the Corona Virus Part 1

#4 Managing Your Finances During the Corona Virus Part 2

A Coronavirus Update from a World-Renowned Geneticist

Surviving Family Lockdown

FREE Digital Issue of the Focus on the Family Magazine

FREE Digital Issue of Brio Magazine

Pro Life

We are here to help your family get through the COVID-19 Crisis