Family & Parenting

Dr. Josh Straub says, “Communication in marriage is overrated.” What he means is that most couples believe the root of conflict is what they’re communicating about –  money, sex, chores, stress, parenting styles, etc. Dr. Straub says conflict is about a couple’s “meta-communication” – that is, how they communicate with each other: their tone of […]

On Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, we’re commemorating the beginning of the Olympics in Paris by featuring a recorded message by Kim Hamilton Anthony, a world-class gymnast who overcame a rough start in life. Kim’s mother grew up in a four-room house with 13 of her relatives. There were a lot of mouths

Mom and dad, you may not think of your household as a business, but it’s true. You are the CEO of a mini empire. It’s your job to provide structure and order – like paying bills and doing laundry – but it’s also your responsibility to create a home where your spouse and children can

Why does love often fade over the years of a marriage? One reason is that many couples don’t spend nearly enough time having fun and laughing together. They’re so stressed by the daily pressures of making life work that they slowly push laughter and fun to the wayside – often without even noticing it’s happening.

Anyone who’s familiar with Ray Vander Laan appreciates his gift for teaching. For over 40 years, he has empowered others to see the story behind the story in Scripture. Ray has partnered with Focus on the Family for 30 years on the popular video series That the World May Know. He’s also been a religion

Some families have a negative opinion about public schools, for many reasons: Their child’s learning style doesn’t mesh well with their local school’s approach to education. The school’s values are out of touch with their own. There’s also this important consideration: Children who go to a traditional school spend more than 14,000 hours in school.