I have had a subscription to Thriving Family magazine since its inception about a year and a half ago and have found the magazine to be a very valuable resource. Thriving Family is a Focus on the Family publication and its purpose is to encourage, teach, celebrate and inspire families. Some of the article topics have included parenting, teaching kids about finances, dealing with issues when parents separate, and marriage.

As a publication of Focus on the Family, the magazine does has a Christian focus. However, I believe that the lessons it teaches and encouragement that it provides to families with children of all ages are beneficial to all families regardless of religious faith.

Initially Thriving Family was offered on a subscription basis. However, Focus on the Family recently announced that it is now offering the magazine for free. Now there is no reason not to try Thriving Familyfor yourself. You can get a subscription by calling 1 (800) A-Family (232-6459). You may also want to check out their website: www.thrivingfamily.com.