Stressed Out? Here’s Help
John Fuller: What kind of things stress you out? This is Focus on the Family, and today, we’ll be talking about some stress triggers and, uh, how you can manage them. I’m John Fuller, and your host is...
View ArticleEating Disorders
The causes and contributors to eating disorders are many and complex. Although the following influences do not constitute a comprehensive list of contributing factors, they are often present in eating...
View ArticleThe Trap of Eating Disorders
“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple” (1...
View ArticleSigns & Symptoms of an Eating Disorder
Are there signs/symptoms I would notice if my teenager or someone else I know is struggling with an eating disorder? Parents, you may be wondering how you can notice if your child or teen is...
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Depression in the Christian Family
In the beginning, it seemed we had the perfect life. Earle was a youth pastor, loved for his zany humor and yet so serious about his commitment to Christ. I was Earle’s “dream girl,” a former...
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Is Depression a Sin?
There is a sticky question many Christians struggle with: Is depression a sin? Many people ask me this question more than any other when they are trying to understand their own emotional state or that...
View ArticleHow Practicing Spiritual Disciplines Can Positively Impact Your Mental Health
Throughout church history, people who know Jesus as their Lord and Savior have practiced spiritual disciplines. Spiritual disciplines are habits that help a Christian grow spiritually. These...
View ArticleTeens and Eating Disorders
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Part of the Eating Disorders Series Eating Disorders Signs and Symptoms The Fight with Food Teens and Eating Disorders The Trap of Eating Disorders Food for Thought...
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Caring for Teens with Autism
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes As a teacher’s aide in an autistic classroom I was able to observe what a difficult task parents have. Raising teens with autism takes patience and an ability to...
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How to Help Your Adult Child Cope with Grief
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes As a parent, watching our kids suffer is one of the hardest things to endure. That truth never changes, even when our children become adults. One of the most...
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