Mike and Kath Coulson tragically lost their son Philip in 1994. Now, fifteen years on, they channel their energies into supporting other grieving parents through the Bereaved Parents' Network. Read more about their story and passion for Care for the Family's bereavement work in their letter of appeal (PDF).

Please click here to support Care for the Family's vital work to help families.

If you have already responded, thank you so much for your support.

Rob Parsons addresses a very important question…

“Over the years, and especially since writing ‘The Sixty Minute Father’ book, I have often been interviewed by the media and one question comes up without fail: “What is the most important gift a father can give to his child?”

I always give the same answer: it is his unconditional love and acceptance.

Katharine Hill describes how teenagers can vary in their approach to exams – and offers a few tips to help parents get themselves and their children through this pressurised time...

After searching the house for the missing GCSE exam timetable for the fourth time, we reflected that, with four teenagers in the house, exams had become part of the fabric of family life, and for the foreseeable future were here to stay.

You'll read real-life stories, down-to-earth insights and practical tips to support you in your family life.
 
In this issue: Do mums feel guilty?; Specially for Mothers’ Day – buy ‘The Sixty Minute Mother’ and get the new ‘The Sixty Second Mother’ book free; Buy and sell on eBay – and care for families too!; How you can use the ‘It Takes Two marriage newsletter’ to strengthen marriages: Computer Games: how to help your kids play safely; Rob Parsons tells you about the debt doctor.

Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those hurting because of family breakdown.
 
We couldn't do this without the help of our supporters - people like you. Together we can strengthen marriages, support parents and help the bereaved.