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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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