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 Family Matters Archives

  December 31, 02
   Teach Your Teens How to Drive Responsibly
  December 30, 02
   Giving Kids Something To Say 'Yes' To
  December 27, 02
   Giving Teens Freedom
  December 26, 02
   The Man Who Wants to Build a Great Marriage
  December 25, 02
   New Starts Are Possible
  December 24, 02
   The Greatest Gifts
  December 23, 02
   Teach Your Kids to Give Kindness This Christmas
  December 20, 02
   Abstinence is Best Path to Future Marital Success
  December 19, 02
   Being An Encouraging Person
  December 18, 02
   Decide to 'Enrich' Your Marriage
  December 17, 02
   Loving and Accepting Our Children
  December 16, 02
   New Starts Are Possible
  December 13, 02
   Teach Your Kids to Give Kindness This Christmas
  December 12, 02
   It's Easier to Build a Boy Than Repair a Man
  December 11, 02
   The Solution for Kids in a Violent Culture
  December 10, 02
   What Andy Williams Was Missing
  December 9, 02
   The Greatest Gifts
  December 6, 02
   Approaching Your Job With a Vision For Your Life and Famly
  December 5, 02
   Companies That Put Family First Benefit Too
  December 4, 02
   Work and Family Priorities
  December 3, 02
   Giving Your All at Work For Your Family's Sake
  December 2, 02
   How A Strong Work Ethic Benefits Family
  November 29, 02
   Put Yourself in the Other Person's Shoes
  November 28, 02
   A Thanksgiving That Satisfies the Heart, Not Just the Appetite - Part 2
  November 27, 02
   A Thanksgiving That Satisfies the Heart, Not Just the Appetite - Part 3
  November 26, 02
   A Thanksgiving That Satisfies the Heart, Not Just the Appetite - Part 2
  November 25, 02
   A Thanksgiving That Satisfies the Heart, Not Just the Appetite - Part 1
  November 22, 02
   The Built-In Relationship Monitor - Part 2
  November 21, 02
   The Built-In Relationship Monitor - Part 1
  November 20, 02
   Mel's Marriage - Part 3
  November 19, 02
   Mel's Marriage - Part 2
  November 18, 02
   Mel's Marriage - Part 1
  November 15, 02
   The Value of Family Mentors - Part 2
  November 14, 02
   We All Can Be Ambassadors for Family
  November 13, 02
   The Value of Family Mentors - Part 1
  November 12, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 3
  November 11, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 2
  November 8, 02
   Choose Humility and Put Pride Aside
  November 7, 02
   The Ozzy Dilemma - Part 4
  November 6, 02
   The Ozzy Dilemma - Part 3
  November 5, 02
   The Ozzy Dilemma - Part 2
  November 4, 02
   The Ozzy Dilemma - Part 1
  November 1, 02
   Kids Need Time to be Kids - Part 3
  October 31, 02
   Tapping Into the Wisdom of Family Life Veterans
  October 30, 02
   We Need to be There for Our Teens
  October 29, 02
   Grandparents Are Well Springs of Love
  October 28, 02
   Preparing for Marriage Makes Sense
  October 25, 02
   Kids Need Time to be Kids - Part 2
  October 24, 02
   The Divorce Assumption
  October 23, 02
   We Can't Recycle Time With Our Kids
  October 22, 02
   Every Kid Needs a 'Hugger'
  October 21, 02
   Painting a Positive Picture of Marriage for Your Kids
  October 18, 02
   Kids Need Time to Be Kids - Part 1
  October 17, 02
   There Are More Important Things Than Winning On Sunday
  October 16, 02
   Are We Encouraging the Lasting Qualities in Our Kids?
  October 15, 02
   Decide to Put Your Family First
  October 14, 02
   Windows to the Heart
  October 11, 02
   We Need a Revival in Marriage
  October 10, 02
   Single Dads Do Heroic Work Too
  October 9, 02
   Intentionally Improving Your Family Life
  October 8, 02
   Speaking Positively About Your Marriage
  October 7, 02
   The Divorce Assumption
  October 4, 02
   Drive-Thru Communication - Part 2
  October 3, 02
   Drive-Thru Communication - Part 1
  October 2, 02
   The Bulls and Bears of Marriage - Part 2
  October 1, 02
   What Kind of Lifestyle Are You Modeling For Your Children?
  September 30, 02
   The Bulls and Bears of Marriage - Part 1
  September 27, 02
   Kids Need Time to be Kids - Part 3
  September 26, 02
   The Law of the Harvest - Part 2
  September 25, 02
   Kids Need Time to be Kids - Part 2
  September 24, 02
   The Law of the Harvest - Part 1
  September 23, 02
   Kids Need Time to be Kids - Part 1
  September 20, 02
   A New Beginning
  September 19, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 4
  September 18, 02
   The Antidote to Loneliness
  September 17, 02
   Matching an Enthusiasm for Weddings With an Enthusiasm for Marriage
  September 16, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 3
  September 13, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 2
  September 12, 02
   A Rush to the Altar Since 9/11
  September 11, 02
   When We're Not Guaranteed Tomorrow
  September 10, 02
   A New Beginning
  September 9, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 1
  September 6, 02
   What is Your Parenting Style?
  September 5, 02
   Stay Involved With Your Child's School Life
  September 4, 02
   The Value of the School Years
  September 3, 02
   Parenting is a Fine Art of Balance
  September 2, 02
   Don't Let Your Curiosity Lead You Down a Dangerous Path
  August 30, 02
   We Can't Recycle Time With Our Kids
  August 29, 02
   Every Kid Needs a 'Hugger'
  August 28, 02
   There Are More Important Things Than Winning on Saturday
  August 27, 02
   Are We Encouraging the Lasting Qualities in Our Kids?
  August 26, 02
   When It Comes to Family, Focus on the Basics
  August 23, 02
   No One Should Be Left on the Sidelines
  August 22, 02
   Drive-Thru Communication - Part 2
  August 21, 02
   Family Basics
  August 20, 02
   Drive-Thru Communication - Part 1
  August 19, 02
   Let's Challenge Teens to Live Great Lives
  August 16, 02
   Are We Willing to Stand Up and Protect Our Kids?
  August 15, 02
   Dropping Our Pride in Order to Keep Our Family First
  August 14, 02
   Matching an Enthusiasm for Weddings With an Enthusiasm for Marriage
  August 13, 02
   A Rush to the Altar Since 9/11
  August 12, 02
   Is Your Home a Warm, Encouraging Place for Kids?
  August 9, 02
   When it Comes to Family, Focus on the Basics
  August 8, 02
   A Good Family Vacation Begins With the Right Attitude
  August 7, 02
   Tapping Into the Wisdom of Family Life Veterans
  August 6, 02
   Grandparents are Well Springs of Love
  August 5, 02
   The Benefits of Marriage Small Groups - Part 3
  August 2, 02
   The Benefits of Marriage Small Groups - Part 2
  August 1, 02
   Environmentalists for the Family
  July 31, 02
   The Benefits of Marriage Small Groups - Part 1
  July 30, 02
   Your Greatest Title
  July 29, 02
   A State of Marital Emergency - Part 4
  July 26, 02
   A State of Marital Emergency - Part 3
  July 25, 02
   Is TV Stealing the Best From Your Family?
  July 24, 02
   A State of Marital Emergency - Part 2
  July 23, 02
   Quality Time vs. Quantity Time
  July 22, 02
   A State of Marital Emergency - Part 1
  July 19, 02
   You Can't Have it All at Once
  July 18, 02
   The Partner Personal Robot
  July 17, 02
   Teaching Our Kids How to Manage Money
  July 16, 02
   Is Your Life in Balance When it Comes to Work and Family?
  July 15, 02
   Turning a Painful Past Into a Brilliant Future
  July 12, 02
   We Must Prepare for Marriage
  July 11, 02
   Is Your Family Getting Its Rest?
  July 10, 02
   We All Need Rest
  July 9, 02
   A Tribute to Dave Thomas - Part 2
  July 8, 02
   A Tribute to Dave Thomas - Part 1
  July 5, 02
   Dropping Our Pride in Order to Keep Our Family First
  July 4, 02
   A Good Family Vacation Begins With the Right Attitude
  July 3, 02
   Talking to Your Kids About Sex - Part 3
  July 2, 02
   Talking to Your Kids About Sex - Part 2
  July 1, 02
   Talking to Your Kids About Sex - Part 1
  June 28, 02
   The Honeymoon Period - Part 2
  June 27, 02
   The Honeymoon Period - Part 1
  June 26, 02
   Supporting Marriage Goes Public - Part 2
  June 25, 02
   Supporting Marriage Goes Public - Part 1
  June 24, 02
   The Antidote to Loneliness
  June 21, 02
   Looking Beyond the Trends
  June 20, 02
   The Ozzy Dilemma - Part 4
  June 19, 02
   The Ozzy Dilemma - Part 3
  June 18, 02
   The Ozzy Dilemma - Part 2
  June 17, 02
   The Ozzy Dilemma - Part 1
  June 14, 02
   Being an Emotionally Engaged Father - Part 2
  June 13, 02
   Being an Emotionally Engaged Father - Part 1
  June 12, 02
   The Power of Encouragement
  June 11, 02
   What Really Matters in Life
  June 10, 02
   An Airport Family Reunion
  June 7, 02
   Why Jeff Van Gundy left Pro Basketball
  June 6, 02
   Decide To Keep Your Marriage Passionate
  June 5, 02
   The Character to Love Others Despite Imperfections
  June 4, 02
   Choose Humility and Put Pride Aside
  June 3, 02
   Put Yourself in the Other Person's Shoes
  May 31, 02
   Let's Challenge Teens to Live Great Lives
  May 30, 02
   Scripting a Successful Marriage
  May 29, 02
   No One Should Be Left on the Sidelines
  May 28, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 4
  May 27, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 3
  May 24, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 1
  May 23, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 2
  May 22, 02
   Are We Encouraging Our Kids?
  May 21, 02
   Are We Willing to Stand Up and Protect Our Kids?
  May 20, 02
   Speaking Positively About Your Marriage
  May 17, 02
   The Courage to Stand Up For What's Right
  May 16, 02
   Beauty Based on Relationship
  May 15, 02
   Never Give Up On Good Purposes
  May 14, 02
   The Power of Unconditional Love
  May 13, 02
   Good News and Bad News
  May 10, 02
   A Mom's Job Description - Part 2
  May 9, 02
   A Mom's Job Description - Part 1
  May 8, 02
   Staying Focused On the Truth
  May 7, 02
   For Your Family's Sake, Leave Work At The Office
  May 6, 02
   We Need to Invest in the Marriage, Not Just the Wedding
  May 3, 02
   We Must Prepare for Marriage
  May 2, 02
   Boone Family Priorities - Part 2
  May 1, 02
   Is Your Family Gettings Its Rest?
  April 30, 02
   Boone Family Priorities - Part 1
  April 29, 02
   We All Need Rest
  April 26, 02
   The Law of the Harvest - Part 2
  April 25, 02
   The Law of the Harvest - Part 1
  April 24, 02
   The Value of Competition - Part 4
  April 23, 02
   Teens Need, and Want, Their Parents' Love and Guidance
  April 22, 02
   The Value of Competition - Part 3
  April 19, 02
   The Value of Competition - Part 2
  April 18, 02
   Supporting Marriage Goes Public - Part 2
  April 17, 02
   Aiming at the Right Targets in Life
  April 16, 02
   The Value of Competition - Part 1
  April 15, 02
   Supporting Marriage Goes Public - Part 1
  April 12, 02
   Michael Jordan's Greatest Comeback - Part 3
  April 11, 02
   Turning a Painful Past Into a Brilliant Future
  April 10, 02
   Michael Jordan's Greatest Comeback - Part 2
  April 9, 02
   Not All Teens Will Be Partying This Spring Break
  April 8, 02
   Michael Jordan's Greatest Comeback - Part 1
  April 5, 02
   A Dad's Influence
  April 4, 02
   The Benefits of Marriage Small Groups - Part 1
  April 3, 02
   The Power of Marriage Mentorship - Part 2
  April 2, 02
   Good Marriages Don't Just Happen By Accident
  April 1, 02
   The Power of Marriage Mentorship - Part 1
  March 29, 02
   Not All Teens Will Be Partying This Spring Break
  March 28, 02
   Why Jeff Van Gundy left Pro Basketball
  March 27, 02
   Handling Finances in Marriage
  March 26, 02
   Helping Kids Find Their Ideal Place of Origin
  March 25, 02
   Honoring Their Dad
  March 22, 02
   Getting the Best Out of Sports for Your Kids
  March 21, 02
   Dealing With Anger
  March 20, 02
   Having a Strategy for Family Success
  March 19, 02
   The Benefits of Marriage Small Groups - Part 3
  March 18, 02
   Lessons Learned From Hard Work
  March 15, 02
   Staying Plugged in as Parents
  March 14, 02
   The Benefits of Marriage Small Groups - Part 2
  March 13, 02
   Teaching Our Kids to Honor and Respect Others
  March 12, 02
   Guiding Our Children's Lives in an Immodest Culture
  March 11, 02
   The Benefits of Marriage Small Groups - Part 1
  March 8, 02
   What Kind of Lifestyle Are You Modeling For Your Children?
  March 7, 02
   The Power of Touch
  March 6, 02
   Marriage is the Key Weapon in Our War on Poverty
  March 5, 02
   Helping Kids Find Their Ideal Place of Origin
  March 4, 02
   Marriage is Everybody's Business
  March 1, 02
   Kids Need Time to Be Kids - Part 3
  February 28, 02
   Your Greatest Title
  February 27, 02
   Kids Need Time to Be Kids - Part 2
  February 26, 02
   The Partner Personal Robot
  February 25, 02
   Kids Need Time to Be Kids - Part 1
  February 22, 02
   Modeling Healthy Relationships for Our Kids
  February 21, 02
   Don't Look to Hollywood to Discover the Future of Marriage
  February 20, 02
   Practicing Positive Parenting
  February 19, 02
   Scripting a Successful Marriage
  February 18, 02
   Sex on Television
  February 15, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 1
  February 14, 02
   A Valentine's Day Reminder
  February 13, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 4
  February 12, 02
   A Tribute to Dave Thomas - Part 2
  February 11, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 3
  February 8, 02
   A Tribute to Dave Thomas - Part 1
  February 7, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 2
  February 6, 02
   Role Models?
  February 5, 02
   A Tribute to Nathan Chapman - Part 1
  February 4, 02
   Making Family Success a Super Goal
  February 1, 02
   What Makes Our Marriages Better?
  January 31, 02
   Drive-Thru Communication - Part 2
  January 30, 02
   Communicating From the Heart
  January 29, 02
   Drive-Thru Communication - Part 1
  January 28, 02
   What Makes Our Marriages Better?
  January 25, 02
   The Love of a Parent Finds Beauty in Every Child
  January 24, 02
   Single Parenting
  January 23, 02
   Is Your Home a Warm, Encouraging Place for Kids?
  January 22, 02
   Affirm and Love Someone Today
  January 21, 02
   Love Your Neighbor
  January 18, 02
   Good News and Bad News
  January 17, 02
   Tapping Into the Wisdom of Family Life Veterans
  January 16, 02
   Marriage Has Value!
  January 15, 02
   Grandparents are Well Springs of Love
  January 14, 02
   Good Marriages Don't Just Happen By Accident
  January 11, 02
   Kids Need a Positive Place and Vision
  January 10, 02
   Matching an Enthusiasm for Weddings With an Enthusiasm for Marriage
  January 9, 02
   The Importance of Vision for Relationships and Family
  January 8, 02
   Why Jeff Van Gundy left Pro Basketball
  January 7, 02
   Strengthening Military Marriages
  January 4, 02
   Giving a Child a Vision for a Bright Future
  January 3, 02
   A Rush to the Altar Since 9/11
  January 2, 02
   The Antidote to Loneliness
  January 1, 02
   Giving Kids Something To Say 'Yes' To