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Catherine Wilson
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Reinventing Christmas: Tips to Help Moms Stress a Little Less
Sleigh bells ring! Are you listening? Sorry, did you just ask me something? In the lane, snow is glistening. Oh - we still...
Building Lasting Faith in Kids: Proven Ideas from Sticky Faith Research
The research results have been rolling in, study after study, for over ten years now, and the story they tell is a...
Faith5: A Simple Routine That Boosts Faith Formation in Kids
A year after her classmate was murdered, a first grader finally sleeps through the night. Two young daughters are able to...
Guiding Your Son Toward True Manliness
My son’s question was pivotal. Possibly life-changing. It demanded a carefully-considered, intelligent answer . . . but I...
How to Respond When a Friend Reveals Tension in Their Marriage
It usually begins with a simple admission. But that admission changes everything. One minute you’re exchanging small talk with...
When You Feel Squelched by Your Forceful Spouse
When a passionate and determined wife – or husband – is married to an equally determined partner, it’s usually clear when one...
Preparing Your Child for Summer Camp
It seemed like such a good idea at the time. In February, your neighbour had phoned and urged you to register your child for a...
Safeguarding Kids From Sexual Abuse
The statistics are so appalling they almost defy comprehension: as many as 10 per cent of Canadian children are sexually abused...
Caring For Yourself When Your Child is in Crisis
If your child is hurting, you don’t need to be reminded that you’re under a lot of stress too. Perhaps your child’s situation...