Family Matters

How to avoid spoiling your child

For parents to avoid spoiling their children, there needs to be a conscious effort towards teaching what matters most and showing them how to serve others. Far too many youngsters are growing up entitled and with unhealthy self-righteousness. And it’s easy to try and shift the blame, but if we’re…

18 Mar 2021 6PM 4 min

Maximizing enjoyment of family meals

Family meals around the dinner table have an enormously beneficial and lasting effect. If families can understand the value of slowing down for long enough to gather around the table and share conversations with one another, it would go a long way to nurturing a sense of belonging and connectedness…

17 Mar 2021 6PM 4 min

Developing healthy self-esteem in children

As parents, we want to give our kids the best jumping-off point we can. If we nurture a healthy self-image in our children, we will have pretty much achieved our goal, because the rest will follow.

16 Mar 2021 6PM 4 min

Venting about marriage on social media

When issues arise in your marriage, who do you turn to? A lot of couples have trouble communicating their dissatisfaction in marriage with one another. It can be difficult to have those tough conversations face to face with your spouse, and that is why people often find that letting off…

16 Mar 2021 10AM 4 min

Child seems to sleep too much

Have you experienced the battle of waking your child up in the morning to go to school? Sometimes even an early riser will procrastinate getting out of bed with various delay tactics. The good news is: You’re not alone. .

15 Mar 2021 6PM 4 min

Shy and introverted adolescent

When should a parent be concerned about a child’s introverted behaviour? On the next Family Matters we’ll be discussing the possibilities of deeper issues related to a child isolating him or herself,

14 Mar 2021 6PM 4 min

Father to be anxious about cost and responsibility

Becoming a parent for the first time might cause you to feel a little anxious, or maybe even scared to the bone. But the unknown of your next adventure with your offspring shouldn’t have to cause you sleepless nights, wracking your brain as to how you’re going to manage the…

11 Mar 2021 5PM 4 min

Developing effective communications patterns with kids

Every parent wants their child to listen well, follow instructions and be able to have a meaningful conversation with them. But, in so many homes, there are nagging parents and defiant children facing up against one another on a daily basis. We’ll talk about ways to effectively communicate with kids.

10 Mar 2021 5PM 4 min

Father behaves inappropriately towards son's wife and other women

Our very own family members can be the most difficult individuals to get along with at times. On the next Family Matters we’ll discuss what to do about a father’s improper behaviour towards his daughter-in-law.

9 Mar 2021 5PM 4 min

Divorced Dad: Child doesn't like new girlfriend

There’s a huge amount of emotional turmoil that children go through when divorce happens, and they will act out in various ways in order to attempt to deal with the hurt and loss. When a new partner comes onto the scene, this adds another aspect to what the child has…

8 Mar 2021 5PM 4 min

Anxiety disorders: An overview

Do you find yourself feeling anxious about life? Are you fearful about future events, or do you find yourself unable to control your restless mind? If any of the things mentioned describes where you are at, you’ll want to stay tuned for the next Family Matters where we’ll discuss what…

7 Mar 2021 5PM 4 min

Advice on teens and online chat rooms

If your child is being exposed to online chat rooms and other social media sites you are going to want to stay tuned for the next Family Matters. We’ll be discussing how much freedom is appropriate, and where precautionary measures need to be taken in order to protect your child…

4 Mar 2021 5PM 4 min

The Effects and Impact of Divorce on Children

There are always concerns about the impact of divorce on children, but most people don’t actually know the far-reaching effects of such an event in the life of a child, through to adulthood.

3 Mar 2021 5PM 4 min

Stopping a Toddler From Hitting

Are you struggling with sibling rivalry in your home? Is there one child who constantly dominates another? This scenario is not unusual, but it’s also difficult to manage.

2 Mar 2021 5PM 4 min

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Are you struggling with sibling rivalry in your home? Is there one child who constantly dominates another? This scenario is not unusual, but it’s also difficult to manage.

1 Mar 2021 5PM 4 min

Wives Who Initiate Sex

For husbands and wives, the marital bed can be an area of contention. There seem to be cultural norms that have crept into our thinking, or misguided ideas on what is Biblically appropriate in terms of sexual expression.

1 Mar 2021 5PM 4 min

Infertility Testing During Engagement

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. (Prov 16:9 NIV) Isn’t this proverb exactly right? We may have ideas of how we want our life to go, but the Lord will determine a plan for our lives.

28 Feb 2021 5PM 4 min

Alcoholic Sicking help

It’s often extremely difficult for an alcoholic to admit that they are an addict and that they need help. Most people who have an issue with alcohol will deny the problem and continue on a downward spiral until perhaps it is too late to hold on to the relationship with…

25 Feb 2021 5PM 4 min

Christian Has Deep Doubts About Their Salvation

One of the most common tactics of the enemy is to undermine the word of God and to play havoc with our minds, casting doubt and fear wherever he can. As Christians, we need to be aware of this tactic and the know-how to stand firm against it. We want…

24 Feb 2021 5PM 4 min

Finding a Good Marriage Therapist

If you are married, you are in a God orchestrated covenant, and no matter how tough your marriage may seem at times, it’s worth giving it your all! On the next Family Matters, we’ll give guidance on finding a good marriage therapist if your marriage is in danger of falling…

23 Feb 2021 5PM 4 min