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Focus on the Family Canada Care, practical advice and support to Canadian families at every stage of life.
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We want to see every family transformed by love, vibrant in faith and enduring in hope.

10/29/2026

What if the goal isn't 1+1=1, but 1+1=3 . . . that means you, your spouse, and the relationship you build together?

Marriage isn't about losing your individuality to become one person. True unity happens when two healthy individuals choose to grow together, respect their differences, and intentionally invest in their relationship. ❤️

A healthy relationship requires the foundational building block of a biblical marriage: the healthy adult. And by “healthy,” we mean a person capable of fully caring for his or her whole being – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual – who has also accepted full responsibility for the job.

Comment “MYTH” if you want to learn more!

10/27/2026

Bullying doesn’t always look like the bullying kids see on TV.

It doesn’t always come from someone your child thinks of as a bully. Sometimes, it happens within their own circle of friends.
It can look like compliments that quietly put them down, embarrassing photos shared as a joke, or teasing that continues after they’ve asked for it to stop. When others brush it off as harmless fun, your child may feel pressure to laugh along rather than risk losing those friendships.

To help your child spot covert bullying, teach them to look for these clues:
· sarcasm that’s meant to wound,
· nonverbal communication that isolates,
· attempts to make the target humiliate themselves,
· an inside joke that has gone too far,
· and the friend(s) responsible pretending the behaviour was innocent.

If your child is the target of covert bullying, make sure you’re having regular emotional check-ins with them. Help them to work through the hurt by being a listening ear and eager cheerleader. Don’t hold back your verbal encouragement, loving affection, and affirmations of your child’s worth – they will need to hear these things from a parent to begin working through the devastation of covert bullying. In addition, discuss with your child the practical steps you, as the parent, will take to stop the mistreatment: alerting the school, helping to seek out new friends, praying for the situation, and keeping an eye on the school’s response.

If you are struggling in this area and need to talk to someone, Focus on the Family Canada’s counsellors offer a free, one-time phone consultation to help you figure out your next steps. They can also refer you to a counsellor in your area. Call 1.800.661.9800 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific time, to get help.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🦃Today we pause to thank God for his goodness and faithfulness in all circumstances. As you spend t...
10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🦃

Today we pause to thank God for his goodness and faithfulness in all circumstances. As you spend time with family and loved ones this weekend, let’s remember the wonderful things God has done for us.

What are some of the things you most thankful for this year? Share in the comments below! 🙏💛

From all of us at Focus on the Family Canada, we wish you a joy-filled Thanksgiving.

Many grandparents feel that the younger generations have it easy. Granted, few of them have had to rise before dawn to m...
10/06/2026

Many grandparents feel that the younger generations have it easy. Granted, few of them have had to rise before dawn to milk cows or gather eggs. The world has changed, and so have the responsibilities expected of kids today.

Criticism, comparison, and shame will never produce a healthy attitude towards work in your grandchildren. What will are the examples and expectations you set, the experiences you create, and the encouragement you give.

These things have more power to show your grandkids a strong work ethic than guilt-tripping ever will!

Are your kids too busy? God created each of our children with a unique set of gifts, talents, and interests. However, yo...
09/25/2026

Are your kids too busy?

God created each of our children with a unique set of gifts, talents, and interests. However, your child’s identity does not stop at what they do or how they spend their time.

So often, busy kids find their worth and significance in what they do.

When parents find the right balance between work, rest, and play, kids can find their life more satisfying and discover that their worth comes from being God’s child, not from their extracurriculars or hobbies.

09/23/2026

Science and faith don't have to compete.

Some of the most fascinating discoveries in science point towards our Creator.

From the universe having a beginning, to the fine-tuning needed for life, to the incredible information encoded within DNA, evidence in the natural world can help spark meaningful conversations about faith with your teens!

Helping young people understand that they don't have to choose between science and God can strengthen their confidence in both their faith and their ability to engage with tough questions.

Comment SCIENCE and we'll send you the article with more conversation starters to share with your teen.

Work-life balance sounds ideal… but what if balance isn’t always realistic?There are seasons when life won’t feel balanc...
09/21/2026

Work-life balance sounds ideal… but what if balance isn’t always realistic?

There are seasons when life won’t feel balanced.

You might be building a business, raising a newborn, or carrying responsibilities that demand more of you for a time. Maybe you’re in a season where you’ve decided to go all in on reaching a goal.

Instead of chasing balance, what if you focused on healthy rhythms?

You can create space for rest, even in busy seasons. God intentionally gave us the Sabbath as a model for rest, and each of us was created to recharge differently.

Here’s something to reflect on today:

• What in your life needs to be reduced to make time for healthy rhythms?

• What “good” things might you need to let go of so you can make space for what’s best?

Did you know that there are four types of meaningful conversations that are vital to a marriage? Dr. Terri Orbuch studie...
09/18/2026

Did you know that there are four types of meaningful conversations that are vital to a marriage?

Dr. Terri Orbuch studied nearly 400 couples over the span of 30 years and discovered that happy couples tend to spend 10 minutes each day in meaningful conversation.

Daily conversations imply a commitment to understanding your spouse’s inner life, hopes and fears, needs, and dreams. They show your spouse that they are the most important person in your life and that you want to know everything there is to know.

Take joy in rediscovering the person you’re married to through meaningful conversations – you may be surprised by what you find out!

09/16/2026

A strong marriage rarely crumbles overnight. Instead, it's weakened by a cycle that goes unchecked.

It starts with feeling rejected by something said, unsaid, done, or left undone. That hurt can grow into resentment, which leads to resistance and emotional distance. Over time, that can turn into revenge, where we want our spouse to feel the same pain we're carrying.

Then the cycle repeats.

The more often this pattern plays out, the more automatic it becomes. But recognizing it is the first step to breaking it! Healthy marriages aren't built by avoiding conflict. They're built by addressing hurt before it has a chance to grow.

Without the five Rs, marriages have less conflicts and more opportunities to leave our defenses down and navigate life together.

Why is it so hard to set healthy boundaries?Boundaries… we hear about them all the time, but do we really know what they...
09/14/2026

Why is it so hard to set healthy boundaries?

Boundaries… we hear about them all the time, but do we really know what they are?

Here’s the thing: healthy boundaries aren’t about pushing people away they’re about protecting what’s yours.

A boundary is simply a line that defines what’s your responsibility and what isn’t. You can only set a boundary around what you actually control.

Take a physical boundary, for example:
your body is your own.
You get to decide how, when, and where you want to be touched.

Psychological boundaries:
These honor your likes, dislikes, opinions, and values.

Emotional boundaries:
No one gets to tell you how you should feel.

Here’s the thing: healthy boundaries aren’t about pushing people away, they’re about caring for yourself and creating safer, healthier relationships.
Start noticing the boundaries you already have and the ones you need to set.

Your body, mind, and heart are yours and teaching your kids the same is one of the greatest gifts you can give them.

For more examples of boundaries, comment “BOUNDARIES” for a list!

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19946 80 A Avenue
Langley, BC
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