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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 24, 20133 min read
Encouraging Activities
Question Our 12-year-old son loves to sit and watch TV, play video games, or be on the computer. He doesn't like sports, but we would...
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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
Feb 23, 20133 min read
Adult Children
Question Nobody warned me how tough it would be to be a parent to young adults. My one concern is with my eldest. Right now he's just...
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Gary Oliver
Jan 23, 20133 min read
Bonding with Step-Children
Question I'm a step-father to three kids. I thought once the newness of our marriage wore off that the kids would warm up to me, but it's...
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Gary Oliver
Jan 12, 20133 min read
Video Game Boundaries
Question We have a 14-year-old son who loves to play video games. He isn’t involved in any sports and spends hours in his room either...
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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
Dec 11, 20123 min read
Family Racism
Question I am in an interracial marriage, and we have just been blessed with a baby. My problem is my wife’s family was trying to...
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Gary Oliver
Nov 30, 201215 min read
Developing a Family Ministry for Your Church
I grew up in a nice quiet neighborhood in Southern California. The two-parent family was the norm. When I was in grade school, I remember...
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Gary Oliver
Nov 23, 20123 min read
Balancing Adolescent Freedom and Parent Involvement
Question My wife and I are increasingly concerned with the dangers facing our kids. How can we balance giving our kids freedom and...
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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
Oct 31, 20123 min read
Creating a Family Mission Statement
Many families gain a sense of who they are from the opinions and perceptions of those around them. As a result, families can end up...
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