Through their extensive counseling and pastoral experience, Paul Meier and Richard Meier have isolated seven "vital factors" that are essential for a spiritually and emotionally healthy home. In addition, you will discover: How children develop from prenatal time through teenage years, How the atmosphere of a marriage affects children, Twenty-four guidelines for "fighting fair" in marriage, Three major principles for dealing with anger, The three things a home must give a child, How parents can find time to communicate with teenagers, How to make a family council work...and so much more!