Family Matters

Revealing An Affair to Spouse of the Other Party

What's the best way to handle the revelation of an affair when one guilty spouse has come clean or been exposed, but the husband or wife of the other unfaithful party is still in the dark?

30 Nov 2022 5PM 4 min

Dealing With the Discouragement of Unemployment

How do I survive unemployment? It's been two years since I lost my job. After exhausting every possibility in my search for work, I no longer have any hope that my situation will ever change. My wife has gone back to work, but her income isn't enough to cover our…

30 Nov 2022 8AM 4 min

Tips for Developing Relationship With Stepchild

What's the best way for a stepparent to form strong bonds with his or her stepchildren? I recently got re-married to a wonderful man who is planning to adopt my three children. Unfortunately, my middle child, a preschool-age boy, has had a hard time warming up to him. What can…

29 Nov 2022 8AM 4 min

Still Can't Sleep in the Same Bed with Unfaithful Spouse

Does the fact that I'm not ready to sleep in the same bed with my husband since learning of his affair mean that I haven't forgiven him? Several months ago I discovered that he had been involved with another woman for more than four years. He's sorry about it now…

28 Nov 2022 7AM 4 min

Signs of Video and Computer Game Addiction

How do I know if I have a serious problem with electronic and online games? I'll admit I'm an avid player. I go straight to the computer every night after work and spend the rest of the evening there. It's a way to rest and relax after a hard day…

25 Nov 2022 7AM 4 min

Preschooler Is a Picky Eater

How can we get our finicky four-year-old to eat what we put in front of her? Her highly selective eating habits are driving us up the wall. We never allow between-meal snacks, yet dinnertime has become a major pain. I see this refusal to eat as disobedience, but my spouse…

24 Nov 2022 7AM 3 min

Help for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Do you have any advice for an older couple who have long-term custody of their grandchildren? Our two young grandkids are living with us and probably will be for some time. How do we provide them with a loving home without losing our sanity?

23 Nov 2022 7AM 4 min

Focus on the Familys Position on Divorce and Remarriage

A listener wrote to us asking what Focus on the Family's position is on divorce and remarriage?

22 Nov 2022 7AM 4 min

Scriptural Basis for Defending Human Life

Where does the Bible speak about the "sanctity of human life?" I've noticed that the more widely a phrase or slogan gets thrown around, the fuzzier its meaning seems to become. This one is a good example. I'm forever hearing Christians talk about "the sanctity of human life" – in…

21 Nov 2022 7AM 4 min

Preparing for Spouse's Release From Prison

Do you have any advice for a woman whose husband is on the verge of getting out of jail? My spouse has been serving a three-year sentence and is scheduled to come home next month. I'm eager to have him back and resume a normal relationship, but at the same…

18 Nov 2022 7AM 4 min

Parenting a Boomerang Child with Two Younger Kids

How should we parent a grown child when there are also two younger children in the home? We have three kids altogether: a boy and a girl who are still in high school, and an older son in his mid-20s. The oldest has had some tough luck recently and needs…

17 Nov 2022 7AM 4 min

Spouse Misrepresents Husband

An important rule for any married couple is to avoid belittling or undermining your spouse in public. This statement may sound obvious, but often times a spouse may not even realize the error of his words, and that is why open and honest communication is so necessary.

16 Nov 2022 6AM 4 min

Boundaries in Marriage

What's the proper protocol for spouses when it comes to helping other people of the opposite sex with problems – especially problems of the marital variety? Sadly, my brother and his wife are in the process of divorcing. My sister-in-law called my husband the other night to see if he…

15 Nov 2022 6AM 3 min

Dealing with Childish Irresponsibility

How should I discipline a pre-teen whose behavior is characterized by a serious lack of maturity? He's not disobedient or defiant - just irresponsible. For example, he doesn't put things away. He leaves his bike outside where it could easily be stolen, and I'm constantly tripping over his clothes, shoes,…

14 Nov 2022 6AM 3 min

My Spouse Physically Abuses Our Children

My husband has never been violent with me, but it is an entirely different story where our children are concerned. He frequently lashes out at them physically, and has seriously injured them on more than one occasion. I want to protect them, but I'm terrified of how he may react…

11 Nov 2022 6AM 4 min

Living With a Spouse Who Has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Do you have advice for living with a spouse whose life is dominated by aggravatingly senseless little rituals? It's become obvious to me that she's suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder. I'm not using this term informally or unadvisedly. She's anxious and worried all the time. She won't go to bed…

10 Nov 2022 6AM 4 min

How to Leave Work at the Office and Be There for Your Family

How do I keep my job from eating up my time and energy to the point where I have nothing left to give my family? I'm a high-level executive with a large corporation, and my struggle to balance work and family is made worse by the fact that business concerns…

9 Nov 2022 6AM 4 min

Grace, Law and Speaking the Truth in Love

How can I uphold the truth of God's Word without coming across as "judgmental"? I'm pretty vocal about my faith, and as a result, people are constantly challenging me on this point. Many Christians in today's culture seem to think that you can do anything you want and still be…

8 Nov 2022 6AM 4 min

Discerning the Signs of Alcoholism in a Loved One

What are the tell-tale signs of alcoholism? I'm worried about my husband, but I'm not sure if I have grounds for insisting that he do something about his drinking. When (rugby/soccer/football) season comes around, he and his friends sitting in front of the TV drinking beer. Not every night, of…

7 Nov 2022 4AM 4 min

Cybersex Online Affairs and Divorce

In light of the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:27-30, how does a "virtual" affair differ in any significant way from a real-life affair? If it isn't different, does my spouse's involvement with cybersex give me grounds for divorce? I recently discovered that he's been involved in an ongoing "relationship"…

4 Nov 2022 5AM 4 min