Parenting

Quality Time & Quantity Time

By Francine Pirola | June 8, 2013

It’s just not possible to jump into a ‘quality’ conversation without first having lots of leisurely ‘quantity’ time.

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Boredom & Creativity

By Francine Pirola | June 1, 2013

“Boredom is the crucible of the imagination. It creates space in a busy mind for creativity to be explored and expressed.” – Francine Pirola

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Fire

By Kiara Pirola | May 24, 2013

There is a primal comfort that comes with fire and candlelight. There is also something truly mesmerising about fire, the flickering flames form intricate, beautiful…

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Tough Love

By Dr Justin Coulson | May 7, 2013

 A parenting special by Dr Justin Coulson. Self-control is the ability to say “no” when you really want to say “yes”, or to say “yes” when…

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Table Talk

By Kiara Pirola | April 26, 2013

In our culture of busyness, family meals are often a casualty. And with loss of these traditions, we also lose connection and important relationship time. The benefits…

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Night of Light

By Francine Pirola | March 11, 2013

Do your own little bit of evangelisation this Halloween and avoid some of the unhealthy, tooth-rotting candy. Why not hand out these little scripture cards…

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Emotional Availability

By Dr Justin Coulson | March 7, 2013

The most valuable investment we can make for our children’s development is one that we often overlook because of its simplicity. Attention is the Currency…

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Changes

By Kiara Pirola | February 27, 2013

Isn’t it funny the way children have the uncanny ability to ask those awkward questions at the most inconvenient times? More than just Biology A…

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Ecumenical Marriages

By Francine and Byron Pirola | February 21, 2013

Jesus prayed that we “may all be one” in faith. Married couples of two different Christian traditions are perfectly placed to be living examples of…

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2013 February

By Francine Pirola | January 28, 2013

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Family Unity Is the Responsibility of All

By Francine Pirola | December 5, 2012

Some of the most persistent and hateful disagreements happen between family members. Regardless of who started it or who behaved worse, reconciliation is the responsibility…

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2012 October

By Dr Justin Coulson | September 28, 2012

Activity:Halloween Cards Click here for the iOS friendly and print version

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