Category Archives: Parenting
Parenting: FAMILY FOOTPRINTS—The Non-negotiable Steps for Leading Well at Home
I grew up enjoying the childhood activity of ‘follow the leader’. Back in the prairies, it was especially fun to play after a fresh snowfall on our way to and from...
Parenting: 3 Things Parents Should Never Withhold from their Children
As I look back, I was at times a rather selfish and insecure parent. I was too often tempted, especially in the early years, to parent the children worrying about how...
Podcast 052: The Benefits of Kids in Sport
Podcast 052: The Benefits of Kids in Sport Dr. Dave Currie along with Wayne & Mary Jane Dahl, discuss the inherent benefits for children being in athletics? What does a great...
eZine #22: Summer Vacation
eZine 22: Summer Vacation—Summer is Already Half Over! David McVety, Assistant Director of DFR, shares on his summer vacation so far: Our summer has been special and probably quite unique, I’ve been speaking...
eZine #21: Praying Together as a Couple
Praying Together The Benefits of Praying Together as a Couple Praying is something that we all know we “should” do. How often do we tell someone that we will pray for...
eZine #17: The Sex Talk
The Sex Talk This phrase and concept can drive fear into the heart of almost any parent. What if I were to tell you that you have to have this discussion...
eZine #15: The Wonder of Jesus
The Magic of Jesus Christmas is over, the presents are all unwrapped and the decorations have started to look old and tired. As amazing as the season can be, there are...
eZine #14: Family Traditions
Family Traditions- Where to start and what they do for your family? I remember my first Christmas being married- it was full of expectations and visiting each other’s families. Sorting out which family would get...
eZine #9: Parenting Through the Preschool Years
Parenting the Younger Years Ages 2 through 5 can be a blast- and a challenge. Taking the time to reflect on the whats and hows Anyone who has children knows that raising...
eZine #8: Juggling Kids, Career and Marriage
2 jobs, 4 kids and keeping it all balanced. I remember the old days, when it was rare for both parents to work outside the house. When I could go over to...
Parenting: Responding to Your Child’s Porn Problem
Many parents believe that the character of their children will protect them from the dangers of the online world. Unfortunately the usual reality is that the online world bombards them and...
eZine #4: Christmas Traditions and their Occasional Dark Side
Merry Christmas! At this time of year I think about tradition a lot? When you think about it isn't that what makes Christmas great? Last year was our oldest daughter’s first...
eZine #2: Scheduling and Busyness
This is the second issue of our new resource: Doing Family Right eZine. My prayer is that you would find encouragement and momentum as a result of what you find here. ...
eZine #1: Our Introductory Issue
Introducing: The Doing Family Right eZine! We at DFR are excited to introduce you to our new eZine. This “Electronic Magazine” is designed to help you build a stronger marriage and family...
Parenting: The Ups and Downs of Summer Family Vacation
For most of us, we don’t get enough time together with those we love the most. Summer family vacations are designed to be great catch-up times to reconnect parents with kids....