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The wonderful challenges and opportunities of interfaith marriages
There’s a lot to learn from interfaith couples who co-exist peacefully, respect each other’s religions and raise their children to understand, respect and celebrate all religions
Why I call myself a widow even after I have remarried
The author, who lost her first husband, recounts how she has learned to live with the grief that continues even after she has married another man
Are you ready to bring home your adopted baby?
Planning to adopt a baby? Here are a few things you need to keep in mind before taking this happy step
The sensible thing to do if your child is being bullied
Children who are repeatedly bullied may experience severe emotional trauma that can erode their self-esteem and impair mental health
How to Help a Friend Who Is Facing Marital Problems
A clinical psychologist tells you what advice to offer a friend who is facing choppy waters in a marriage, without aggravating his or her woes
Are you living with a depressed partner? Here’s what you can do
One partner suffering from depression is not easy for the other; but there are ways to deal with it. A marriage and crisis counsellor offers her advice
What to do when your teen breaks your trust
It's common for teens to lie to their parents or want more privacy from them. It does not have to mean the end of the world for you
The #1 myth about love and the three truths that shatter it
There is a widespread misconception that finding a compatible partner is just dumb luck and marriages are, as a rule, unhappy. But nothing could be farther from truth
7 ways to help your teenager survive and thrive
A counsellor shows you how to navigate the tricky waters of dealing with your teenager
Should you talk to your child about his weight?
Teaching your child how to eat right is a delicate issue. Dina Rose shares what you should and shouldn’t do