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Apr 24, 20132 min read

Attraction

Question My husband and I have been married for six years. While I really love him and am still attracted to him, I'm also attracted to...

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Gary Oliver

Apr 1, 20134 min read

At the End, It’s Relationships That Matter Most

We had just returned home from church when I noticed the light flashing on the answering machine. When my late wife Carrie, pushed the...

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Gary Oliver

Mar 12, 20132 min read

How to Guide Children through Anger

Question Sometimes my 9-year-old daughter will shout “I Hate You!” to one of her siblings, her friends, or even to one of us. How can we...

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Gary Oliver

Nov 11, 20123 min read

Life Adjustments

Question We just moved to a new town. My daughter will be in 6th grade; my son will be in 9th grade. How can I help them adjust? Answer...

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Gary Oliver

Aug 31, 20125 min read

Growing Through Depression

One reader asks, “I am in my mid-fifties and for the past several years I have found myself struggling with increased feelings of...

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Gary Oliver

Jul 12, 20123 min read

Self-Conscious Child

Question My 8-year old son says that he doesn’t like himself and is constantly putting himself down. Answer Ask God to help you...

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Gary Oliver

Apr 11, 20126 min read

Growth in Anger

Question I’ve gone to seminars, listened to tapes and read books on how to be an effective parent. Most of the time I do a great job. But...

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Gary Oliver

Jan 23, 20124 min read

Healthy Anger

Question We have two young boys who are 19 months apart and they both struggle with anger. We’re doing a better job at managing our anger...

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Gary Oliver

Dec 24, 20112 min read

Dealing with Depression in Children

Question For the past several months, our 9-year-old daughter has seemed more withdrawn and quiet than usual. We’ve recently moved and...

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Gary Oliver

Dec 12, 20112 min read

Modeling Empathy For Your Children

Question We have two wonderful teenagers but at times are concerned with the lack of compassion and empathy they have for some of their...

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Gary Oliver

Aug 23, 20112 min read

Helping Your Shy Child

Question Our 13-year-old son has been shy all of his life but as he gets older it seems to get worse. Our 15-year-old son is highly...

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Gary Oliver

May 11, 20112 min read

Encouraging Your Family

Question My wife has helped me see that my desire for excellence often comes across as a need for perfection from everyone in our family....

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Gary Oliver

May 1, 201115 min read

Cultivating Healthy Anger in Your Marriage

Greg and Karen had been married for two years and both expressed a deep love for each other and a strong commitment to their marriage....

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Gary Oliver

Mar 12, 20114 min read

Anger and Parenting

Question One year ago I was divorced, and while it affected all three of the kids, my 12-year-old daughter has been on an emotional...

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