Parents: what’s your goal?
Asking and answering the question “What’s your goal?” is a big help in determining appropriate behavior.
Marriage + Family
Is there marriage after kids?
Is it true that being a parent can be hazardous to marriage?
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Start your family!
In a culture of competing values and protracted timelines, many couples are increasingly backing their way into parenting or missing it altogether.
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Five signs your marriage may be destructive
If you recognize that your marriage may be destructive, don’t close your eyes, but face the truth and begin to take some action and get some support.
Why I made my smartphone a little dumber
I am good about ignoring my family during an important business meeting. I should return the favor to my kids.
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Homework 101
According to research at John Hopkins University, 87% of parents have a positive view of helping with homework.
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What’s next?!
When kids leave the house you might be stuck with this question. Neil Stavem of Connecting Faith answers, what next? and making your life count in the second half of life.
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Understanding special needs
A growing number of families have children diagnosed with autism, bi-polar disorder, ADHD, and more. How do we begin to understand the special needs?
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Dr. Bill Maier Live
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What children can teach us
Leanne Hadley shares important lessons learned from little children fighting illness.
Exposure therapy
What steps have you taken to help your child overcome anxiety?
The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”