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In Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis stresses the importance of evangelising with the family, proposing the ideal of conjugal and family love. This week Larry Kaufman CSsR shares his reflections on Chapter 8a to give people a better understanding of the pope’s important messages about the family in a world where many are struggling.

Mother’s Day on Sunday will give families the chance to come together and show mothers how much they are loved and appreciated. And sadly, for those who have lost their mums, the day is an opportunity to say a prayer and give thanks for their wonderful mothers. This week’s article from Rebecca DiGirolamo proclaims the magic of mothers.

Figuring Out Families aims to help families to be the best that they can be. We interview experts in the field who provide practical advice and tips to help couples with their relationships and raising their children.

In our podcast series, Parenting Sessions, we are joined by:

Dr Rosina McAlpine.  author, parenting expert and CEO of Win Win Parenting.

Rachel Schofield, Parent Coach, Family Counsellor, and a Professional Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapists 

Robyn Mills who has a PhD in Psychology and 45 years experience as a health professional, including as a psychologist and Life Skills educator. 

In each session we provide valuable advice and tips on how families can manage their lives with more confidence and with less stress, resulting in better outcomes for children and a more peaceful family home.

We invite you to seek his intercession or prayers for yourself or on behalf of a family friend or loved one.

The Focus Sessions are a series of podcasts to help #families be the best they can be. Covering a wide range of issues families face the sessions are designed to give expert advice. We are pleased to have Derek Boylen with us on our Focus Sessions.

Derek is:
Husband and father of eight.
Director of the Centre for Life, Marriage and Family,
A sessional lecturer in the Discipline of Counselling at the University of Notre Dame Australia specialising in couple and family therapy.

Our podcasts are a great resource to help you with your relationships and family life.