https://familymantra.org/rss/posts Family Mantra | Faith&Based Marriage & Parenting Support & Latest Posts en https://familymantra.org/smart-parents-start-early https://familymantra.org/smart-parents-start-early Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:28:47 +0530 Dr. P C Mathew parental guidance on sex education, talking to children about sex, age-appropriate sex education, Christian parenting advice, adolescent development, puberty education for kids, healthy sexuality teaching, moral perspective on sex, parenting and communication, protecting children from misinformation https://familymantra.org/marriage-masala-handling-anger-in-marriage https://familymantra.org/marriage-masala-handling-anger-in-marriage Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:15:25 +0530 Rod & Ruthie Gilbert anger in marriage, constructive anger, destructive anger, healthy conflict resolution, managing anger in relationships, just vs unjust anger, marriage counseling tips, communication in marriage, resolving marital conflict, emotional control in 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Gilbert family conference, family communication, parenting tips, Christian parenting, healthy family discussions, listening skills in families, family decision making, building strong families, parenting strategies, family bonding activities, conflict resolution at home, intentional parenting https://familymantra.org/deal-or-no-deal-how-to-tackle-tween-growing-pains https://familymantra.org/deal-or-no-deal-how-to-tackle-tween-growing-pains Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:12:21 +0530 Mercy Mathews parenting tweens, parenting eleven year olds, tween years, raising preteens, setting boundaries for children, parenting advice for tweens, communication with children, talking to kids about difficult topics, parenting with values, Christian parenting, handling peer pressure, parenting boys, discipline and boundaries, guiding children through adolescence, preparing for the tween years https://familymantra.org/7-therapy-tips-for-your-marriage https://familymantra.org/7-therapy-tips-for-your-marriage Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:17:53 +0530 Riya Jacob marriage counseling tips, marital harmony, relationship advice for couples, Christian marriage guidance, rekindling romance, healthy marriage habits, communication in marriage, date night ideas for couples, strengthening your marriage, faith-based marriage support, preventing marital drift, teamwork in marriage https://familymantra.org/the-birds-the-bees https://familymantra.org/the-birds-the-bees Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:01:35 +0530 Sangeeta Chowdary talking to children about sexuality, sexuality education for parents, parenting in the digital age, online safety for kids, Christian parenting guidance, age-appropriate sex education, body safety for children, puberty conversations, good touch bad touch, teen relationship guidance, faith-based parenting, parent-child communication https://familymantra.org/walking-the-talk https://familymantra.org/walking-the-talk Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:28:50 +0530 Glory George sexuality education for parents, talking to 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https://familymantra.org/the-myth-of-bmi-that-is-destroying-our-body-image https://familymantra.org/the-myth-of-bmi-that-is-destroying-our-body-image Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:10:01 +0530 Chitra Ramaswamy Jayakaran body image, positive body image, BMI myth, health beyond BMI, body image counseling, self-esteem and body image, negative body image, body image issues, mental health and weight, healthy lifestyle not weight loss, body positivity, emotional impact of obesity stigma, eating disorder risk, weight and self-worth, redefining health, holistic wellness https://familymantra.org/is-it-time-to-see-a-marriage-counselor https://familymantra.org/is-it-time-to-see-a-marriage-counselor Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:51:28 +0530 Riya Jacob marriage counseling, marriage counselor, relationship counseling, couples therapy, marriage help, signs you need marriage counseling, communication problems in marriage, repeated marital conflicts, emotional distance in marriage, infidelity recovery counseling, 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balance, identity in marriage, healthy marriage conversations, Christian marriage encouragement, resolving marital conflict https://familymantra.org/marriage-masala-get-glued-leaving-and-cleaving https://familymantra.org/marriage-masala-get-glued-leaving-and-cleaving Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:07:26 +0530 Rod & Ruthie Gilbert leaving and cleaving in marriage, marriage boundaries with parents, healthy marriage principles, emotional independence in marriage, unity in marriage, Christian marriage teaching, prioritising your spouse, extended family and marriage, building intimacy in marriage, marital oneness 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/stay-safe-and-healthy-this-summer https://familymantra.org/stay-safe-and-healthy-this-summer Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:11:50 +0530 Lisa Sarah John summer health tips, hydration in summer, prevent dehydration, constipation remedies, fibre-rich diet, summer nutrition, food safety in summer, prevent stomach infections, children summer health, ORS and rehydration, healthy summer habits, immunity in summer 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/watermelon-slushy https://familymantra.org/watermelon-slushy Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:22:52 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team healthy summer drink, watermelon cooler recipe, kids summer drinks, refreshing fruit drink, homemade fruit juice, natural summer beverages, healthy drinks for children, watermelon lime drink, easy summer recipes, no sugar drinks for kids https://familymantra.org/to-post-or-not-to https://familymantra.org/to-post-or-not-to Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:21:08 +0530 Raj Gunashekar social media impact, social media and mental health, dangers of oversharing online, digital privacy risks, social media addiction, validation seeking behavior, effects of likes on self esteem, social media and narcissism, online identity and self worth, psychological effects of social media, social media boundaries, risks of location sharing, digital footprint awareness, cyber safety tips, social media and depression, social media culture today, smartphone addiction, social media influence on yo https://familymantra.org/my-parents-and-other-ideas https://familymantra.org/my-parents-and-other-ideas Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:17:48 +0530 Sangeeta Chowdary https://familymantra.org/reconnect-with-your-kids-this-summer https://familymantra.org/reconnect-with-your-kids-this-summer Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:46:23 +0530 Chitra Ramaswamy Jayakaran summer holidays with kids, family bonding activities, reconnect with your kids, parenting tips summer, screen free activities for children, family time ideas, summer activities for families, parenting advice, building family relationships, fun activities with kids at home, creative family activities, positive parenting, summer break parenting, family bonding tips, indoor outdoor activities for kids, spending quality time with children, parenting in the digital age, family connection ideas, holid https://familymantra.org/ghar-wapsi-what-an-idea-sirji https://familymantra.org/ghar-wapsi-what-an-idea-sirji Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:11:22 +0530 Chitra Ramaswamy Jayakaran Ghar Wapsi, religious freedom, right to choose religion, freedom of belief, religious conversion debate, VHP Ghar Wapsi, secularism in India, liberty and faith, democracy and religion, social justice India, indigenous rights India, sustainable living India, consumerism critique, cultural identity debate, pluralism India, tolerance and diversity, human rights and religion, freedom of conscience, inclusive society, Tagore freedom quote 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/better-late-than-never https://familymantra.org/better-late-than-never Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:42:35 +0530 Dr. P C Mathew family time importance, building strong families, quality time with children, parenting priorities, work life balance family, creating happy homes, family bonding activities, Christian family values, intentional parenting, marriage and family life, father involvement, making home joyful, parenting relationships, family counseling insights, healthy family environment, fun family traditions, spending time with kids, strengthening family bonds, parenting responsibility, family life encouragement https://familymantra.org/make-a-resolution-to-keep-up-your-new-year-health-resolutions https://familymantra.org/make-a-resolution-to-keep-up-your-new-year-health-resolutions Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:27:17 +0530 Lisa Sarah John new year resolutions, health resolutions, fitness goals new year, weight loss tips, walking for fitness, drink more water benefits, balanced diet tips, metabolism and weight loss, healthy lifestyle habits, new year fitness plan, daily walking benefits, hydration and health, goal setting for health, wellness resolutions, prevent lifestyle diseases, healthy eating habits, fitness motivation tips, tracking health goals, sustainable weight loss, new year wellness advice https://familymantra.org/missing-in-action-daddy-where-were-you-when-i-needed-you-most https://familymantra.org/missing-in-action-daddy-where-were-you-when-i-needed-you-most Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:27:01 +0530 Ivan Kostka absentee fathers, fatherhood importance, role of a father, father child relationship, impact of missing fathers, family relationships, parenting guidance, emotional presence of fathers, healthy family life, father involvement, effects of absentee parenting, Christian fatherhood, biblical parenting, family bonding, raising children, father son relationship, father daughter relationship, family counselling, parenting insights, generational patterns in families, rebuilding father 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weight loss, basal metabolic rate, BMR and dieting, healthy eating habits, weight management, diet mistakes, intermittent fasting myths, nutrition advice, fat loss strategies, metabolism and weight loss, sustainable dieting https://familymantra.org/using-i-as-peacemaker https://familymantra.org/using-i-as-peacemaker Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:18:41 +0530 Ashley Vinil marriage conflict resolution, communication in marriage, I statements, healthy marital communication, relationship tips, managing conflict in marriage, couples communication skills, building empathy in marriage, resolving marital fights, emotional intimacy, marriage counselling tips, strengthening relationships, effective communication, love and marriage, peaceful relationships https://familymantra.org/tuesdays-with-morrie https://familymantra.org/tuesdays-with-morrie Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:39:54 +0530 Chitra Ramaswamy Jayakaran Tuesdays with Morrie, book review, Mitch Albom, life lessons, inspirational books, meaning of life, love and relationships, ageing and death, memoir review, motivational reading, professor student relationship, personal growth, purpose driven life, emotional wellness, reflective literature https://familymantra.org/raise-men-to-end-violence-against-women https://familymantra.org/raise-men-to-end-violence-against-women Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:31:27 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team gender equality, violence against women, men as allies, Equal Community Foundation, ECF India, gender equity education, Action for Equality, Man Up India campaign, youth leadership programmes, preventing gender-based violence, community engagement, women’s empowerment India, engaging men and boys, social behaviour change, ending discrimination against women https://familymantra.org/7-golden-rules-for-dealing-with-your-teen https://familymantra.org/7-golden-rules-for-dealing-with-your-teen Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:33:31 +0530 Dr. P C Mathew parenting teens, teenage rebellion, understanding adolescents, teen development, parenting teenagers, communication with teens, Christian parenting, parenting with wisdom, teen behavior, peer pressure in teens, faith based parenting, family relationships, discipline and grace, parenting principles, raising teenagers 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/beware-failing-your-children-is-failing-a-generation https://familymantra.org/beware-failing-your-children-is-failing-a-generation Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:35:04 +0530 Dr. P C Mathew parenting, fathers and children, family crisis, missing fathers, intentional parenting, fatherhood, parenting teenagers, family values, work-life balance, Christian parenting, raising children, parental responsibility https://familymantra.org/a-balanced-diet-plan-for-your-children https://familymantra.org/a-balanced-diet-plan-for-your-children Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:26:35 +0530 Lisa Sarah John healthy habits for children, child nutrition, kids healthy diet, balanced diet for kids, water intake for children, breakfast importance for kids, healthy meal planning, preventing childhood obesity, kids fitness and nutrition, healthy lifestyle for children, parenting and nutrition, children growth and development https://familymantra.org/the-convincing-lie-called-development https://familymantra.org/the-convincing-lie-called-development Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:32:06 +0530 Chitra Ramaswamy Jayakaran development in India, sustainable development, human rights, displacement of communities, environmental justice, social justice India, SEZ impact, urbanization effects, indigenous rights, corporate accountability, inclusive growth, grassroots movements, environmental protection, development and human cost https://familymantra.org/how-to-get-your-teen-to-talk-to-you https://familymantra.org/how-to-get-your-teen-to-talk-to-you Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:21:44 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team parenting teens, teen communication, effective parenting, understanding teenagers, family unity, empathy with teens, practical parenting advice, parenting pre-teens, improving parent-teen relationship, parenting challenges, teen struggles, parenting book review https://familymantra.org/a-life-in-your-hands-235 https://familymantra.org/a-life-in-your-hands-235 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:14:41 +0530 Blessy Princy Lenin parenting tips, child psychology, understanding children, setting limits for kids, positive parenting, managing parental stress, child behavior guidance, effective communication with children, healthy parent-child relationship, practical parenting advice, child counselling tips, parenting challenges, emotional control in parenting https://familymantra.org/the-blind-side-2009 https://familymantra.org/the-blind-side-2009 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:43:39 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team The Blind Side movie, Michael Oher story, true story films, inspirational movies, faith and family films, Christian family values, adoption and compassion, sports drama film, overcoming adversity, altruism and ethics, African-American athlete story, movie review https://familymantra.org/if-i-were-anna-a-personal-response-to-the-anti-corruption-movement https://familymantra.org/if-i-were-anna-a-personal-response-to-the-anti-corruption-movement Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:31:48 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team anti-corruption movement India, Anna Hazare, Team Anna, corruption in India, personal integrity, ethical living, moral leadership, grassroots reform, social justice India, citizen responsibility, dowry abolition, bribe-free living, good governance, public accountability, nation building https://familymantra.org/building-back-fitness-for-the-elderly https://familymantra.org/building-back-fitness-for-the-elderly Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:12:53 +0530 Lisa Sarah John elderly health, senior nutrition, healthy aging, elderly diet plan, protein for seniors, calcium and iron for elderly, senior fitness, walking for elderly, post-illness recovery elderly, hydration for seniors, balanced diet for elderly, preventing weakness in elderly, senior wellness tips, healthy lifestyle for seniors https://familymantra.org/besan-cheela https://familymantra.org/besan-cheela Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:55:26 +0530 Family Mantra Editorial Team instant besan chilla, weight loss recipe, Indian breakfast, healthy snack, easy vegetarian recipe, besan pancake https://familymantra.org/character-or-behavior https://familymantra.org/character-or-behavior Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:27:29 +0530 Dr. P C Mathew parenting, character formation, behavior modification, Christian parenting, parenting teens, moral values, child development, faith-based parenting https://familymantra.org/a-life-partner-for-my-child-what-parents-can-do-and-must-avoid https://familymantra.org/a-life-partner-for-my-child-what-parents-can-do-and-must-avoid Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:56:16 +0530 Drs. Sam & Mary George parenting adult children, guiding children in marriage decisions, choosing a life partner, Christian parenting, premarital guidance, marriage preparation for families, parents and children marriage decisions, family counseling, Christian marriage counseling, preparing children for marriage, parents role in marriage, biblical guidance for marriage, healthy family relationships, navigating arranged and love marriages, parenting through life transitions, empty nest parenting, strengthening marriage