Give Up the Mom Guilt
Give it up. The pressure we put on ourselves to be all things, do it all, achieve, work, enjoy, savor, rest. No matter how successful my day, there’s always something forgotten or pushed off till [...]
What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say
At one time or another we’ve all received upsetting news about something someone is going through. Being in ministry, saddening (sometimes shocking) news of suffering and trials has landed on us more frequently than I [...]
6 Ways I Can Face Grief
As a country we are mourning the tragedy in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. This devastating loss took our youth in the midst of our national pastime, hockey. As we face grief, here are some ideas to [...]
Building Intentional Friendships
Two years ago, we packed up our home and moved our family across the country to attend seminary, which meant saying goodbye to dear family and friends. Having moved many times, I know the pattern; [...]
3 Tips for Increasing Sexual Satisfaction with your Spouse
Want to know some simple tips for increasing sexual satisfaction? Figure out what your spouse likes (both in and out of the bedroom), make sex a priority, and make it about more than the physical [...]
The New Lonely
Last year I made the mistake of telling the writer at an entertainment news outlet that I'm still a virgin. He broadcast this fact across the internet, it was nabbed by countless other news sources, and to [...]
Family, Food and Fun: Tips from the FamilyLife Staff
We’ve heard repeatedly how important it is to have family dinners. While we agree wholeheartedly, it turns out there are many more ways to include food, family and fun! We asked our staff for fun [...]
Date Night Ideas to Keep Marriage Fun
We, in FamilyLife, think it’s super important to keep dating your spouse long after the wedding is over! Having regular dates helps couples stay connected, gives time to really communicate and reminds us to have [...]
8 Ways Using Technology Helps Connect Family
I have lived at least three days’ drive from my grandparents and most of my extended family my entire life. This wasn’t always as common, but now with my own kids, I can see the [...]
Three Ways to Cultivate Sibling Connection
Do your kids fight? Ya, mine too; we all go through it. As a young parent, I vividly recall the frustration of sibling rivalry. It felt constant and was exhausting. Now, with older kids, I [...]