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Jim Burns

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bio-burnsJim Burns, Ph.D., is a renowned youth and family expert, an acclaimed author, and the founder of HomeWord, a radio program that reaches more than a million people across the country each day. In partnership with Azusa Pacific University, he established and now provides leadership for the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family, a research and training institute offering biblically based resources for parents and youth. Under Burns, the center has become the largest provider of Christian parenting and youth seminars in the United States. His passion is communicating to adults and young people practical truths to help them live out their Christian lives. Burns is a three-time Gold Medallion Award-winning author and has written books for parents, youth workers, and students. He also speaks in person to thousands of people each year around the world. Burns and his wife, Cathy, and their daughters, Christy, Rebecca, and Heidi, live in Southern California. For more information about Burns, visit homeword.com.
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Planning for a Successful Summer

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The first few days of summer can be fun for both kids and parents.
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Practical Advice for a Scream-Free Thanksgiving

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Before you dive into your holiday feast, a bit of preparation is in order.
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The Friends We Keep
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Devoted Dads

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Remember Joe Cool.
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Dealing With the Death of a Spouse

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Death is not a popular topic of casual conversation.
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Counseling Referral Checklist

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Asking questions of professional counselors.
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Sunrise
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Coolest Dad in the Universe

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He was 50 years old when I was born, and a “Mr. Mom” long before anyone had a name for it.
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A Father’s Love

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 It’s a message from the Father’s heart to ours…
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Oral Sex Okay?
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6 Keys to a Better Marriage Today

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Whether you’ve been married six weeks or 26 years, you know that there’s more to making a great marriage than having “the ultimate wedding.” …
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5 Things Divorced Parents Can Do to Reconnect with Their Kids

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Divorce is painful, sometimes necessary and never easy.
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Stepparenting
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5 Things a Father Can Do Today to Reconnect with His Kids

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Fathers, adolescence is a critical time for your children’s development…
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