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A life changing decision
A life changing decision
Anna's hopes and dreams were shattered with the arrival of a letter. Her husband, working in a third world country, wasn't returning home. He'd met and intended to marry a young national woman.
Restoring the foundations
Why has fatherhood fallen into such low esteem? It's almost fashionable to see fathers as buffoons.
Take The Simpsons or Malcolm in the Middle or any other sitcom. Is this a passing fad, or something deeper?
Surviving a spiritual crisis
It seems that many people, including people with strong faith, go through periods where they question their beliefs. This may be prompted by many scenarios including personal crises where they feel God has let them down, through disillusionment with their church or people associated with it.
Children of war
For the past 18 years, the rest of the world has turned a blind eye to the abduction of countless thousand of children (as young as 7) to be used as child soldiers and sex-slaves. Jan Egeland describes the Northern Uganda civil war being fought with children as "one of the biggest scandals of our time and generation".
Compatibility
Some couples are as different as chalk and cheese. She is rigid and dogmatic. He is flexible and fun-loving. In sharp contrast, other couples are so similar they could be matching bookends.
Let's get physical
Fathers, the greatest thing you can do for your kids is to love their mother. Hugs and kisses and playful wrestles and romps in front of the children help build a healthy and happy home.
What makes a person more at risk of depression?
Depression often runs in families It's important to remember that each person is different and it is often a combination of factors that puts a person at risk of depression.