PARENTING TIP OF THE MONTH:

October is a perfect month to take the time to sit with your children and talk about the many people and areas in their lives for which they can be thankful. Help them to acknowledge and give thanks to God, family members, priests, teachers, coaches, neighbours, and the many other people that touch their lives with goodness. Recognizing the bounty in their lives will help accentuate the positive and remind them of the abundance of God’s creation!
(From: Teresa Hartnett, Family Ministry Office, 905-528-7988 ext. 2250)

MARRIAGE TIP OF THE MONTH:

Don’t miss out on words of encouragement, compliments and/or gratitude that your spouse speaks to you by putting up blocks to accepting these moments of emotional connection. Let down your shield and receive the caring words as they are intended and watch the closeness between the two of you grow.
(From: Teresa Hartnett, Family Ministry Office, 905-528-7988 ext. 2250)