https://familymantra.org/rss/category/life-issues-and-family-virtues Family Mantra | Faith&Based Marriage & Parenting Support & Life Issues and Family Virtues en https://familymantra.org/family-fun-time-family-flag https://familymantra.org/family-fun-time-family-flag Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:05:04 +0530 Rod & Ruthie Gilbert family activity, family bonding ideas, creative family project, DIY family flag, Christian family activity, family craft ideas, home craft activity, participatory family activity, family traditions, parenting resources, faith-based family activity, children and family crafts https://familymantra.org/pornography-and-its-devastating-consequences-on-the-youth-women-in-india https://familymantra.org/pornography-and-its-devastating-consequences-on-the-youth-women-in-india Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:47:52 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team pornography impact, youth and pornography, sexual violence in India, porn addiction, effects of pornography, rape culture, misogyny, gender violence, internet porn addiction, family breakdown, youth sexual behaviour https://familymantra.org/family-fun-time-boredom-buster-fridge-list https://familymantra.org/family-fun-time-boredom-buster-fridge-list Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:24:02 +0530 Rod & Ruthie Gilbert holiday activities for kids, summer family ideas, beating holiday boredom, family bonding activities, creative activities for children, indoor summer activities, parenting tips for holidays, kids activity list, memory-making with children, summer vacation ideas for families https://familymantra.org/summer-time-super-time-with-family https://familymantra.org/summer-time-super-time-with-family Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:38:20 +0530 Dr. P C Mathew summer family bonding, grandparents and children, family relationships, quality time with kids, Indian family values, extended family connections, parenting and relationships, summer holidays with grandparents, building strong families, intentional parenting, family traditions, generational bonding https://familymantra.org/goop-painting https://familymantra.org/goop-painting Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:36:30 +0530 Rod & Ruthie Gilbert Family bonding activities, family fun time, creative family activities, activities for kids at home, family weekend ideas, DIY kids activities, Goop painting, sensory play for children, art activities for kids, homemade paint recipe, fun learning activities, indoor family activities, parenting tips, family relationship building, creative play ideas https://familymantra.org/the-effects-of-pornography-in-my-life https://familymantra.org/the-effects-of-pornography-in-my-life Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:45:20 +0530 M.P. Agnel pornography addiction, porn addiction recovery, overcoming pornography, addiction recovery testimony, sexual addiction help, freedom from pornography, accountability and transparency, family counseling support, breaking addiction habits, healing from addiction, Christian counseling for addiction, restoring relationships, faith and addiction recovery https://familymantra.org/its-story-time https://familymantra.org/its-story-time Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:07:28 +0530 Ashley Vinil family storytelling, storytelling for children, interactive storytelling, family story time, value based parenting, child development activities, family bonding https://familymantra.org/magnificent-ladakh https://familymantra.org/magnificent-ladakh Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:19:17 +0530 Sharon & Philip Dennis Ladakh travel, Ladakh tourism, Ladakh road trip, Leh Ladakh journey, Pangong Tso Lake, Tso Moriri Lake, Nubra Valley, Khardung La Pass, Manali Leh highway, India travel destinations, Himalayan travel, family 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https://familymantra.org/reverse-hide-seek Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:56:14 +0530 Dr. P C Mathew family bonding games, reverse hide and seek, fun indoor games for kids, screen-free family activities, family game night ideas, creative games for children, intentional family time, parenting tips, fun with kids at home, family connection activities, games for siblings, night games for kids, building family memories https://familymantra.org/family-time-out-magical-mahabs https://familymantra.org/family-time-out-magical-mahabs Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:35:45 +0530 Sharon Lyngwa Dennis Mahabalipuram, Mahabs, Mamallapuram, family getaway Chennai, East Coast Road travel, Mahabalipuram beach, Cornerstone House, Scripture Union campsite, Mahabalipuram temples, Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Moonrakers Mahabs, Mahabalipuram accommodation, Tamil Nadu coastal towns, rock carvings India, South India travel https://familymantra.org/register-your-cheer https://familymantra.org/register-your-cheer Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:58:02 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team family games, fun family activity, Christian family game, family bonding activity, encouragement game, kindness game, family night ideas, icebreaker for families, friendship game, positive affirmation activity, charity lesson activity, youth group game, church family activity, fun with extended family, printable family game https://familymantra.org/family-fun-time https://familymantra.org/family-fun-time Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:34:22 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team monsoon activities, indoor family activities, DIY crafts for kids, photo frame craft, scrapbook ideas, family bonding, handmade photo frames, scrapbook making, rainy day activities, creative activities for children, home crafts, arts and crafts for families, indoor fun for kids, craft ideas for monsoon https://familymantra.org/legal-matters-overcoming-powerlessness https://familymantra.org/legal-matters-overcoming-powerlessness Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:14:53 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team domestic violence, Indian law, legal advice, abused wives, abused husbands, protection orders, domestic abuse support, women's rights, men's rights, marital abuse, Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, Indian Penal Code, family law India, spouse abuse, legal help for domestic violence https://familymantra.org/can-i-have-your-autograph https://familymantra.org/can-i-have-your-autograph Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:24:27 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team after-dinner games, fun group activity, family games, interactive party game, icebreaker game, kids and adults game, autograph game, silly party game, active indoor game, mixed age group games https://familymantra.org/equal-yet-different https://familymantra.org/equal-yet-different Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:51:48 +0530 Dr. P C Mathew marriage, domestic violence, faith and relationships, Christian marriage, conflict resolution, respect in marriage, God’s design, belief systems, healthy relationships, anger management, Christian counseling https://familymantra.org/bruised-and-battered-promises https://familymantra.org/bruised-and-battered-promises Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:14:05 +0530 Anne Oommen marriage counseling, emotional abuse, silent treatment, domestic violence, relationship help, family counseling, Christian counseling, abusive relationships, conflict resolution, communication in marriage, healing from abuse, mental health, marriage support, spousal abuse, parenting and abuse https://familymantra.org/it-happened-on-that-night https://familymantra.org/it-happened-on-that-night Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:55:28 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team childhood trauma, abuse survivor, inspirational true story, overcoming abuse, faith and healing, Christian testimony, suicide survivor, domestic violence, hope after trauma, healing from abuse, redemption story, forgiveness, trauma recovery, resilience, transformation story, orphan support, mental health, survival story, healing journey, purpose through pain https://familymantra.org/the-battlefield-of-intimacy https://familymantra.org/the-battlefield-of-intimacy Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:47:22 +0530 Dr. Tommy K. Liang domestic violence, emotional abuse, Indian marriages, marriage counseling, abuse in relationships, men and women abuse, healing in marriage, marital conflict, emotional health, Christian view of marriage, trauma in relationships, psychological abuse, marriage restoration, abusive relationships India, couples therapy https://familymantra.org/children-of-infidelity https://familymantra.org/children-of-infidelity Mon, 19 May 2025 18:28:30 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team children of infidelity, impact of parental cheating, effects of affairs on children, emotional trauma in children, infidelity and child psychology, cheating parents and kids, trust issues from parental infidelity, legacy of unfaithfulness, emotional effects of divorce, child response to family betrayal https://familymantra.org/my-husband-brought-a-girl-home-while-i-was-out-it-was-not-the-first-time https://familymantra.org/my-husband-brought-a-girl-home-while-i-was-out-it-was-not-the-first-time Mon, 19 May 2025 17:27:05 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team Infidelity in marriage, Christian marriage restoration, Healing from betrayal, Single parenting, Marriage counseling, Emotional trauma in relationships, Surviving an affair, Faith and forgiveness, Christian woman’s journey, Mental health and marriage, Broken relationships, Hope after separation, Toxic marriage recovery, Overcoming shame, Spiritual healing https://familymantra.org/understanding-the-impact-of-pornography-on-indian-youth-a-compassionate-and-evidence-based-approach https://familymantra.org/understanding-the-impact-of-pornography-on-indian-youth-a-compassionate-and-evidence-based-approach Thu, 15 May 2025 17:35:39 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team pornography in India, impact of pornography on youth, adolescent exposure to porn, internet safety for teens, digital media and sexuality, porn addiction in India, youth mental health and pornography, healthy sexuality education, counseling for porn addiction, adolescent mental health India https://familymantra.org/fight-or-flight-control-your-stress-before-stress-controls-you https://familymantra.org/fight-or-flight-control-your-stress-before-stress-controls-you Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:07:09 +0530 Riya Jacob Fight or Flight? Control your Stress before Stress controls you! https://familymantra.org/braving-the-onslaught-of-pornography-interview-with-dr-dominic-dixon-15 https://familymantra.org/braving-the-onslaught-of-pornography-interview-with-dr-dominic-dixon-15 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:06:01 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team https://familymantra.org/marriage-mantra-happily-ever-after-16 https://familymantra.org/marriage-mantra-happily-ever-after-16 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:03:01 +0530 Abigail Smith