How Can I Affirm My Shy Daughter?
Encourage confidence in your child through your own faith.
More Tips For How To Be Happy At Work
Find balance. Take pride. Don't sweat the small stuff.
He Says: My daughter and her boyfriend aren’t spending the night together in our house
Be patient and welcoming, but hold firm to your values
How a Women's Conference Changed Becky's Life for Good
'I suddenly realized I have this partner – God – to help me get through everything.'
She Says: He is always taking his mother’s side
Alex always takes his mother's side, not mine. I think we should present a unite...
My stepson won’t obey house rules
My stepson won't listen to me when I try to enforce house rules – what can I do ...
Five keys to a happier marriage
Setting priorities and better communication top the list of five tips to make yo...
Discovering the cross with sweet-smelling basil
Both the sign of the cross and this sweet-smelling herb help us uncover the true cross of Christ
Every holy family looks different
Jennifer Fulwiler reminds us we all have unique families, and gifts we can share with them.
Point your kids toward heaven
My dad always taught us that if we borrowed something, no matter what it was, we...
He says: We are struggling financially and I think I should get a second job
Work and family life should complement and not compete with each other.
How can I keep my child safe without being over-protective?
Worry less, pray more when it comes to letting go of your child at any stage
My kids always whine for things at the grocery store
Planning, treats and patience can help you prevent and manage meltdowns at the grocery store
Every person is a gift
Bishop Boyea asks us to think about children, and ourselves, as gifts from God and how to sacrifice generously.
Take ‘heart’ in knowing Jesus loves you
Strawberries and Prayer help you share the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with your family this June
“Redefining” Marriage?
Should the majority choose, or is there an objective truth?
He says: The kids’ summer is too structured
Less screen time, more fun for your kids this summer
Dads can surprise us
Father Dwight Ezop shares his surprise at his father's ability to assist others with their grief
GROW as a disciple of Jesus: Develop an attitude of gratitude
Saying "Thank you" as we go about our days reminds us who is really in charge
Loving our baby, Hope - Jill and Zac's courageous decision
Jill and Zac made a courageous decision to love their baby for as long as God gave her to them
She says: I don't want to homeschool our kids
Couples with different opinions on homeschooling should discuss the pros and cons before making this important decision
A celebration of married love
Following God's plan for married couples means living a life of discipline to achieve excellence in love
The rules at my ex-husband’s house are different from mine
Prayer and support can help you negotiate different post-divorce parenting styles
'You could feel God in the air'
Alexa helped Fr. Rosenberg create a welcoming, family-friendly music festival that brings the whole community together.
She says: He makes snide comments about our friends
Spouses should remind each other to not speak unkindly about other people, as part of a healthy, holy marriage.
How can I help...?
Effective, prayerful ways to help struggling couples and priests who always seem harried.
Can I be independent if I still live with my parents?
How to be independent but still honor your parents when you live with them.
How do I make my teenager do chores?
Ways to motivate your teen to do chores, along with a reminder about doing the little things for the love of God.
St. Gianna Molla – A mother who chose life for her unborn child
This married saint and pediatric specialist gave up her life so her daughter could live
She says: Joe is always telling our friends what to do
Joe is always telling our friends what to do, and he doesn’t realize they’re rol...
How do we make a foster child feel at home?
Setting realistic expectations and being aware of your child's feelings can help you and your foster child feel more comfortable
How can I stop my daughter from bullying someone online?
What to do when your child is the bully online
She says: I think we should sacrifice to have no debt
Find a balance between spending and saving in your marriage.
My kids don’t want to go to their father’s house for Christmas
My kids’ dad and I are divorced. They don’t want to go to their father’s house f...
I hear my mother's language when I talk to my kids
I hear my mother’s voice sometimes when I talk. Is there a better way to talk to...
She says: I'm tired of being the disciplinarian
Jason travels a lot for work, which means I am often acting as a “single parent....
My daughter says she no longer believes in God
After graduation from college, my daughter told me she no longer believes in God...
Family is a treasure
In an audience with members of the European Federation of Catholic Family Associ...
He Says: We can't afford to pay for our daughter's college
Our daughter is in high school, and Mary and I don’t have the income sufficient ...
My son is home from college and won't go to mass
My son came home for the summer after his first year at college, and announced t...
Should we try shaming for our disobedient son?
Our son is constantly disobeying us. The last straw was this week when he g...
My brother does nothing but complain about life
Help your whining family member find a new perspective.
My daughter, a practicing Catholic, is dating a Muslim man
My adult daughter, who's always been a practicing Catholic, is dating a Muslim m...
My 4-year-old is biting kids at preschool
My 4-year-old has been getting in trouble at preschool for biting some of the ot...
Our college graduate needs to leave the nest
An Irish lullaby that I loved singing to my children includes lyrics that reflec...
How Much Screen Time is Too Much?
When I was young, one of my teachers spoke of attending the 1931 White House Con...
Is 9 years old too young for summer camp?
My daughter really wants to go to summer camp, but she's only 9. Is she old enou...
If we're paying for the wedding, shouldn't we get to plan it?
Our daughter is getting married next year, and we offered to pay for the wedding...
Our new parish isn't diverse at all
We just moved to a new community, which has been a big change for all of us.
Does my kindergartner really need an iPhone?
My son is in kindergarten and several of his friends are getting iPhones for Chr...
She Says: His parents seem to hate me at times
Justin’s parents really seem to hate me at times. They ignore me at dinners and ...