Weekend Magazine
A weekend blend of family advice and encouragement
Weekend of:
July 18-19, 2009
This weekend, we learn how step-parents differ from other parents, and we examine how too much "screen time" can lead to childhood obesity. Plus, we've got some great summer challenges for kids.
E-Mail Q&A
- Parents Disagree on Teaching Manners
My husband doesn't think our 4-year-old needs to say "Yes sir" and "No sir," but I do. How do we compromise?
Tough Questions
Dr. Julianna Slattery digs deep into issues that challenge today's family. This month, she talks with Ron Deal about common challenges that stepfamilies face.
Featured Resources
About Dr. Maier
Dr. Bill Maier is Psychologist in Residence at Focus on the Family, and acts as a media spokesperson for Focus on a variety of family-related issues.
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About Dr. Slattery
Dr. Julianna Slattery is a Christian psychologist, speaker, wife and mother. She serves as Family Psychologist at Focus on the Family and as an adjunct professor of Marriage and Family Studies with the Focus Leadership Institute.
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