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Aug 2, 20212 min read

Building Up Healthy Children

Question: This past year has brought massive disruptions in our lives. With both of us working full-time jobs it’s limited our time with...

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Gary Oliver

Mar 21, 20201 min read

Bruce Moose and the What-ifs

This is a motion video rendition of “Bruce Moose and the What-Ifs” by Gary J. Oliver & H. Norman Wright. This engaging book for children...

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Gary Oliver

Apr 12, 20192 min read

How To Forgive Hurt

Question Our teenage son was rejected by several of his friends and his hurt has turned into a bitterness and hatred that concerns us. ...

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Gary Oliver

Mar 23, 20193 min read

Consistency in Discipline

Question My husband and I haven't done the greatest job in being consistent in how we discipline our 4-year-old son. Now that we have...

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Gary Oliver

Jun 11, 20183 min read

After Divorce

Question My husband and I divorced a little more than a year ago. The kids live with me and visit their dad (and his new wife of three...

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Gary Oliver

Dec 12, 20172 min read

Mothering Boys

Question I grew up with two sisters, and I have two daughters and a son. I know a lot about raising daughters but not about raising a...

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Gary Oliver

Jul 11, 20172 min read

Effective Parenting

Question Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed by the many things that go into being an effective parent. What are some of the core habits...

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Gary Oliver

Jun 11, 20162 min read

Unequally Yolked Parenting

Question I am a Christian, but my husband is not. We don’t see eye to eye about parenting issues, which makes it difficult to be a team...

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Gary Oliver

Apr 11, 20162 min read

Conveying Concern Rather than Anger

Question When one of my kids makes a mistake that puts them in some kind of danger I often overreact in ways that communicate anger...

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Gary Oliver

Jan 23, 20163 min read

Disciplining Children and Staying Connected

Question I grew up in a home where my mom nurtured us and where my dad, when he was not on the road, was the disciplinarian. I remember...

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Gary Oliver

Dec 11, 20153 min read

Wanting Children

Question I desperately want to have children. My husband doesn’t want to have children with me. He’s mentioned recently that he’s...

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Gary Oliver

Apr 11, 20153 min read

Doers, not Hearers Only

Question I’ve been a mom for 10 years, and I’ve tried very hard to emphasize to my children the difference between right and wrong. ...

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Gary Oliver

Jan 11, 20152 min read

Sibling Rivalry

Question Our two children are 19-months apart. Sometimes they get along great and other times they don’t. When does sibling rivalry go...

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Gary Oliver

Sep 23, 20143 min read

Conflicts in Parenting

Question My husband and I were married six years before we had children, and while we are different in many ways (he's way laid back; I'm...

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Gary Oliver

Aug 11, 20143 min read

Overwhelmed Parenting

Question I am a single mother due to a marriage filled with domestic violence. I am raising three children, ages 6, 5, and 3, on my own....

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Gary Oliver

Jul 24, 20143 min read

Shy Child

Question Our 10-year-old daughter is painfully shy around others. She’s quiet but still a lot of fun at home with us and her two younger...

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Gary Oliver

Jan 24, 20142 min read

Daughters Emotions

Question We have three daughters and sometimes the drama of all of the emotions feels overwhelming to me and their mom. How can we deal...

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Gary Oliver

Sep 23, 20133 min read

Strong-Willed Daughter

Question My strong-willed 6-year-old is wearing me down. She has an opinion about everything and it is almost always the opposite of what...

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Gary Oliver

Dec 23, 20122 min read

My 5 Year-old Kissed a Student at School: Should I be Worried?

Question Our kindergarten son recently got in trouble at school for kissing a girl. Should we be worried? Answer Worried no. Concerned...

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Gary Oliver

Aug 12, 20123 min read

Moody Child

Question I've been going through a rough patch with my 10-year-old son. I love him, but to tell you the truth, sometimes I just don't...

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