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Improve Your Relationships by Using This One Skill

Comfort, captivate, and enliven relationships by becoming an awesome listener. KEY POINTS Knowing how to listen can positively impact all...

Future Partners

For all of us that are at a place in our lives where we are in search of a future partner either in a committed partnership or marriage....

Here's How Social Media Might Be Hurting Your Mental Health

Do you start your day by checking your social media accounts? And end your day the same way? Maybe you pop back in throughout the day for...

Signs Of A Toxic Relationship & What To Do If You're In One

Ever had someone in your life who dragged you down or made you doubt yourself? It's very possible you were dealing with a toxic...

Stressed Out Kids? Signs and Strategies

Life is full of unpredictable changes. Some can be exciting and motivating, while others can lead to increased stress, poor health, and...

The 8 Types Of Love + How To Know Which One You're Feeling

It goes without saying that the love you feel for a friend, family member, or romantic partner is all distinctly different things. In...

Helpful Time-Saving Tips for Busy Parents

There is no doubt that being a parent can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. However, parenting can also be challenging and...

How to Turn Negative Thoughts Into Positive Actions

Perhaps those negative thoughts are always there, perhaps they come and go. Sometimes they’re a day-ruiner. Sometimes, when they get out...

Toddlers and Challenging Behavior: Why They Do It and How to Respond

This article explores the meaning behind challenging behaviors and how parents and caregivers can set age-appropriate limits for their...

14 Unmistakable Signs of a Boring Marriage & How To Spice Things Up

Being married is work but isn’t supposed to be boring. You should be able to look at your spouse and feel a rush of love, excitement, and...

Marriage-Killing Money Issues: How to prevent them from damaging your relationship

Arguments about money hamper many marriages. When you consider that about a third of adults with partners report that money is a big...

The Science Behind Gratitude (and How It Can Change Your Life)

Choosing to be thankful may well be an easy and accessible way to boost your happiness. There is a definite link between gratitude and...

Breathe Some LIFE Back into Your Marriage

Does your marriage feel like it needs resuscitating? Maybe it’s time to breathe some LIFE back into your relationship: L = Laugh. Your...

Personality Disorders: A Guide to the 10 Different Types

Personality is the way of thinking, feeling, and behaving that makes a person different from other people. An individual’s personality is...

Adolescent Depression: What Parents Can Do To Help

Part of the work of being a teenager is making connections outside of the family and becoming attuned to world issues. But add social...

How Does Mental Health Affect Physical Health

Although the mind and body are often viewed as being separate, mental and physical health are actually closely related. Good mental...

Abusive relationships: Why it’s so hard to ‘just leave’

When many people hear that someone is in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, their first question is, “Why don’t they leave?” If you’ve...

The Ironic Effects of Trying to Control Attention

Why do we often think about exactly what we're trying not to think about? What are the ironic effects of mental control? We’ve all...

When Parents Clash: Managing Differences in Parenting Style

Many aspects of a person’s life can influence their parenting style. The way an adult was parented, as well as parenting books and other...

Screen time and children: How to guide your child

With screens virtually everywhere, monitoring a child's screen time can be challenging. To complicate matters, some screen time can be...