Parent Question: My daughter is 15 and has recently fallen for a really lovely boy. Our family all really like him and he’s very respectful but two months in, I’m wondering if they’re sleeping together. He’s not allowed to stay over, even in another room, but they go to parties and out for the evening. […]
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Our decision not to have any more children is a considered one and hubby and I are completely in love with our two boys. Nonetheless, it begs the question; what am I missing out on?
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This generation of teenagers are worrying parents like never before, throwing their talent out the door and accepting minimal wages to focus on a life of partying and binge drinking. Their motto – YOLO (You Only Live Once) – is plastered all over their social media pages and stands out as their anthem. When parents ask me
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Thankfulness turns generosity into more than a duty or obligation – generosity is a dynamic delight. Our generosity isn’t generated, it’s passed on. Even more wonderful, generosity imitates out gracious God. What’s true in a divine sense is also true in human sense. To have received earthly generosity – hospitality, help, encouragement, mercy – equips us to be generous.
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Jack was 2 ½ years old when we finally did the ‘skin prick’ test and I wish we had done it much, much sooner. His back lit up like a Christmas tree. Peanuts, cashews, tree nuts, dogs, mould, weeds, pollen, dust mites… I was overwhelmed. He handled it so well. By now, his discomfort resistance levels are so high.
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Anyone who has a teenager will relate to these three diary entries in some way. You will recognize the demands for freedom, the cry for total independent and the undertone that says, “Don’t you dare try and tell me what to do!” Take heart today. I have mentored hundreds of young people over the year
12 weeks into a new pregnancy, Andy and Tennille Bunger were told that their baby had a number of severe health issues. They were then faced with a difficult decision: terminate the pregnancy early or carry the baby until the child died on his own. Andy and Tennille discuss their decision and the impact it
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Exam time can be one of the most stressful times of the year – for parents! So mum, dad, I’ve got three A+ exam tips for YOU. Tip # 1: Start early Sit down with your child, talk about upcoming exams, and start a routine early. You’ll find pressure at crunch time will be much
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Most of us evolve through these stages of parenting. From holding baby number 1 and wishing we could literally wrap them in cotton wool, to watching baby 2 and 3 enter toddlerhood and accepting that eating a little dirt is probably good for their digestive system… and their immunity… Right?
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Here’s what’s happening in the world of parenting this week…
Some hope at last for Endometriosis sufferers.
What happens when boys and girls can no longer be called boys and girls? A school in Nebraska is finding out.
See how kids around the world start their day.
And a 10 year old boy who started a business 5 years ago to buy his mother a car.
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