In Australia, two-thirds of parents are both working and raising young children. And many of those families are turning to grandparents to fill the vital role as carers for their kids. Continue reading “What to Do When Parents and Grandparents Disagree”
How to Banish Screens and Make Mealtimes Matter
Meal time matters. It’s a widely acknowledged fact. Researchers have found that families that eat their meals together have children who are 35% less likely to engage in disordered eating, 24% more likely to eat healthier foods and 12% less likely to be overweight. Continue reading “How to Banish Screens and Make Mealtimes Matter”
The ‘Gift’ of COVID
By: Robert Garrett
I was recently talking to the Head of Human Resources for a large organisation about their corporate strategy. During our chat she said something that caught my attention, “to be honest, COVID has been a gift”. It was an odd phrase in light of the current state of the planet – over 315,000 deaths globally (at the time of writing) and a significant rise in unemployment and financial devastation. Continue reading “The ‘Gift’ of COVID”
How to Deal With Toxic Family Members Biblically
By: Brittany Ann
In this article I’m going to share my best step-by-step advice for learning how to deal with toxic family members Biblically. Before we get there, let’s start by identifying the signs of a toxic relationship. Continue reading “How to Deal With Toxic Family Members Biblically”
10 Promises to Declare over Your Family
By: Sabrina Peters
There are so many great things that we can do (and should do) for our kids, but in the midst of all the practical demands may we never forget our role as their parent is to raise spiritual giant killers (not obedient robots). Continue reading “10 Promises to Declare over Your Family”
Mum of 3 Children Killed by Car Smash, Speaks of Forgiveness and Hope
By: Clare Bruce
The mother of three children killed in a horrific road crash in Sydney on Saturday night says she forgives the driver involved, and “cannot hate him”—and has asked the community to pray for her family. Continue reading “Mum of 3 Children Killed by Car Smash, Speaks of Forgiveness and Hope”
Jack’s Butterflies. Freeing Families From The Cocoon Of Disease
By: Timothy Charles
You may never look at a butterfly in the same way after hearing Jack’s story. Jack Gates, the fourth of six children, was born with Ohtahara Syndrome in 2011 Continue reading “Jack’s Butterflies. Freeing Families From The Cocoon Of Disease”
The Benefit of Adopting a Mantra
By: Duncan Robinson
I’ve been thinking a lot about goals, and how to achieve them. I’ve got a few this year. Continue reading “The Benefit of Adopting a Mantra”
Great Fathers Make Time For Their Children
By: Robert Garrett
Time and money are two of life’s scarce resources. How a person spends those limited resources provides an interesting window into their real priorities. Continue reading “Great Fathers Make Time For Their Children”
Why Your Dining Table Has Great Significance
By: Susan Sohn
A number of years ago my parents made the big decision to move from our farm and family home into our small, very quaint town. As many of you know, a move like this is huge. Continue reading “Why Your Dining Table Has Great Significance”