June 2013

A Christian Family…

By Kiara Pirola | June 27, 2013

A Christian family is not one which is faultless… but one which counts on God for… practical needs and for grace. – Marilyn Rodrigues More from Marilyn Rodrigues: Faithful, Faulty Families God is Here: The Eucharist Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus The Daddy Difference

Overscheduled Couples

By Francine and Byron Pirola | June 26, 2013

Too many marriages suffer from insufficient time. In fact, it’s possibly the single biggest contributor to marriage breakdown. There might be an affair or a falling out of love, but usually, these triggers are preceded by a chronic neglect of the relationship and it’s need for time and attention from both husband and wife. Whether…

My Ancestor Tree

By Kiara Pirola | June 26, 2013

Celebrate the grandparents in your family with this simple craft project. It’s as easy as downloading the template, printing it, and letting the kids attack it with colour-in implements! You could also use photos, collage materials, glitter, sequins, anything to make it that little bit more special. Download Template Here See also: Bedtime Blessing Peace…

Overscheduled Kids

By Francine Pirola | June 26, 2013

In a fast-paced culture driven by the need to have it all, many kids are growing up without the joy of authentic leisure. In a telling exposé of modern family life, author and family therapist Bill Doherty is sounding the alarm about our children’s extra-curricular activities. In a world where parents are driven to provide…

Too Controlling

By Dr Justin Coulson | June 21, 2013

Being too controlling of our kids is bad for their development. They don’t become responsible. They simply want to be controlled. – Dr Justin Coulson. More from Dr Justin Coulson: Emotional Avaliablity Tough Love

Being Needed is Not Love

By Francine Pirola | June 18, 2013

“When we mistake being needed with love, we make people dependent on us”. Fr Emmerich Vogt was speaking in his series, The Spirituality of the Twelve Steps about codependency and how common it is. Fr Vogt points out, the Twelve Steps is not just for alcoholics; it’s a spiritual process that helps us address any…

Teaching Self-Control

By Dr Justin Coulson | June 17, 2013

Teaching children self-control requires a delicate balance, an ability to guide rather than direct and lots of encouragement. – Dr Justin Coulson. More from Dr Justin Coulson: Emotional Avaliablity Tough Love