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Family, Parenting and Religion

2019-09-26T10:11:55-04:00

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Love and Laughter: How Humor Can Ease Relationship Tension

Last updated on: September 26, 2019 at 10:11 am By Shaunti Feldhahn

Learn what is guaranteed to elicit a smile from your partner. When tensions run high, a random act of silliness can lighten the mood. Read more

2017-11-06T12:46:17-04:00

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Transform Your Relationship With This One Simple Rule

Last updated on: November 6, 2017 at 12:46 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

In our research with men, it was clear that one of a man’s most painful feelings comes when he tries to do something and then gets the sense that he’s inadequate: that his wife has examined him and found him wanting. Read more

2017-11-07T13:21:58-04:00

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Providing For a Family? It’s About More Than Money

Last updated on: November 7, 2017 at 1:21 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

As women’s earning power has changed over the last fifty years, so have marriage dynamics – and having a great relationship means knowing how to handle the new normal. According to a 2013 Pew Research study, among married couples in 1960,... Read more

2017-11-07T13:34:03-04:00

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4 Reasons Parents Need to Be The Boss

Last updated on: November 7, 2017 at 1:34 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

It wasn’t really a thing before the title song of the hit comedy series Malcolm in the Middle. But for many years now, the battle cry of the American teenager has been, “You’re not the boss of me!” Well, actually,... Read more

2017-11-07T13:34:10-04:00

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Does Your Kid Make You Feel Like You Can Do Nothing Right?

Last updated on: November 7, 2017 at 1:34 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

(a special guest post by Debbie Hitchcock) Last week I felt like everything I did for one of my kids was met with sarcasm, frustration, or anger. The typical jokes we had between us, the acts of kindness I did, and... Read more

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2018-01-01T17:08:05-04:00

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Want a happy marriage? 3 Ways to Nix All Marriage Negativity

Last updated on: January 1, 2018 at 5:08 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

There’s a couple I know who just seems to have their act together. They’re a joy to be around and it’s obvious that they genuinely like being around each other, too! No, they’re not perfect (they have kids and jobs... Read more

surprising secrets of highly happy marriages

2017-11-07T13:50:53-04:00

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How to Help Your Son Fight These Three Dangerous Lies

Last updated on: November 7, 2017 at 1:50 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

As both a social researcher who has interviewed and surveyed thousands of boys and a mom of a son, I’ve seen three common – and very harmful –things boys tend to believe about themselves. Mom and Dad, keep an eye out,... Read more

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2017-11-07T13:51:24-04:00

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Motive Matters: Believing the Best of Your Spouse

Last updated on: November 7, 2017 at 1:51 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Dear Shaunti, In one of your books, you say it’s important to believe the best of your spouse’s intentions. But all that does is give your spouse license to hurt you again and again without consequences. Who cares what their... Read more

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2017-11-07T13:51:30-04:00

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3 Surprising Reasons to Initiate Sex With Your Man

Last updated on: November 7, 2017 at 1:51 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Although this article is for women, I’m sure some astonished men are looking in, and asking, “What do you mean why you should initiate sex?!” To guys, the answer is completely obvious! It reminds me of that line from the... Read more

2017-11-07T13:51:37-04:00

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How to Fix Teenage Attitude Problems …. Without Losing It

Last updated on: November 7, 2017 at 1:51 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Not that this ever happens to you. But every now and then our kids (girls and boys) might perhaps display a little attitude. Perhaps it’s an eye roll, a derisive tone, a sudden disrespectful temper. Whatever it is, it’s almost guaranteed... Read more

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