Rhonda Robinson

Colorado

Digital Content Producer at Focus on the Family

Author of FreeFall: Holding Onto Faith When the Unthinkable Strikes.

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How to Revitalize Your Relationship with God While Navigating Empty Nest Syndrome

3 weeks ago | focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesMy empty nest syndrome started with an empty bedroom. I stared at the blank walls with gut wrenching sadness. My son’s clothes and belonging packed in cardboard boxes strewn around the room. The memories of my son as a little boy running up and down the halls of our home flooded my mind. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop the memories from coming, each happy memory triggering more tears than the last.
Tips for Passing a Deep, Practical Faith to Children

1 month ago | focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

This is an alarming reality! And most likely it is why we are seeing few true Christians leading in the four pillars of society: government, academia, media, and spiritual/religious institutions. It is our job to equip our children with a lifelong, unshakeable commitment to Christ. We are confronted with vigorous anti-Christian pushback in today’s increasingly antagonistic, humanistic culture.
How To Strengthen Your Spiritual Connection In Marriage

1 month ago | focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

Dr. Greg Smalley serves as the vice president of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family. In this role, he develops and oversees initiatives that prepare individuals for marriage, strengthen and nurture existing marriages and help couples in marital crises. Prior to joining Focus, Smalley worked for the Center for Relationship Enrichment at John Brown University and as president of the National Institute of Marriage.
Is Financial Infidelity Hurting Your Marriage?

1 month ago | focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

By the time Aimee* discovered how much money Mark* was spending on sports memorabilia and team jerseys, her family was already thousands of dollars in debt. What’s worse, Mark wasn’t just spending his paycheck on apparel and gear, he was taking out credit cards in Aimee’s name. And Aimee was liable for all the charges on “her” accounts. Mark’s out-of-control spending ruined her personal credit. It also ruined her marriage. Aimee confronted Mark about his spending, but he was less than forthcoming.
The Anti-Homeschool Movement Wants Control of Our Children

1 month ago | dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

President Reagan rightly stated, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” Today’s ominous version is, “Pass this legislation to protect children.”Government is using emotionally charged language, yet again, “help” and “protect,” as keys to quietly unlock the Constitutional doors that safeguard us from government intrusion. Much like in Reagan’s era, homeschooling, along with parental and religious rights, are at a tipping point.
They Say It’s About Safety. It’s Really About Control.

1 month ago | focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

Estimated reading time: 8 minutesIt was the mailman. I just know it. He had to be the one who reported us to our local superintendent—as truant. My homeschooled children were far from being truant. Every school day began the same: breakfast, farm chores, and then lessons began at our kitchen table by 9 a.m.—sharp. At the time we lived in rural Illinois, in an old farmhouse tucked between 60 acres of woods and cornfields. We were raising a crop of blue-eyed, blonde little Robinsons.
Marriage Getaways for the Couple Who Can’t Get Away

2 months ago | focusonthefamily.com | Deana Thayer |Rhonda Robinson

Estimated reading time: 9 minutesTime away with your spouse is essential. Spending time as a couple away from your mundane responsibilities is also helpful for bringing fresh perspective to a situation, discernment for a topic you are praying about, or simply a more cheerful outlook. Intentional couple time can even improve mental health and is particularly important for expectant parents as they try to capitalize on their last few weeks as a family of two.
Experience the Easter Story in a New Way with a Traditional Passover Meal

2 months ago | focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

The Seder (pronounced “say-der”) is the religious ceremony that tells the story of Passover. It’s a family-oriented ritual where everyone gathers around the table for a service that may include a meal. Estimated reading time: 10 minutesThe Seder is traditionally celebrated in one night and consists of 15 steps. In many Christian circles, it’s celebrated on the Thursday before Easter as a part of Holy Week.
Studies Reveal How Screen Time Affects Developing Minds

2 months ago | focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesTV rots your brain. We’ve all heard some iteration of that phrase before. And it turns out, it may be true—and, to some extent, perpetuated by parents. But “rots” isn’t the best verb to use. A better word might be “molds” or “shapes.” And while those verbs may sound better, they functionally get to the same point: that excessive screen time can alter how your brain works. This should make sense, especially when we talk about developing brains.
Considering Home Schooling?

2 months ago | focusonthefamily.com | Rhonda Robinson

Home schooling has a long tradition in the United States. Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Theodore Roosevelt, and other greats were all educated at home. While a relative outsider to the scene, home schooling has managed to carve out an important niche and establish itself as a credible, viable, and effective means to educate children. Earning the legal right to home school was a hard-fought battle in some states, and continues to be challenged.