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Two Reasons Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Will Likely Fail (And Probably Have Already)
Already failing at your new year’s resolutions? Odds are you’re not alone! Check out Dr. Rob’s latest article to learn how to set goals successfully.
Are Your Children Learning or Simply Getting Grades?
This is a big year for my family as we have all four children in school. Eleanor, (age 5) in particular started Kindergarten. She was so dang excited! Several times a day for a couple of weeks she would ask, “Does school start tomorrow?” Not too long before this, my...
Sex, Money, and The Blues: 3 Ways You May Be Allowing Selfishness to Harm Your Marriage
Happy marriages don’t simply happen. Rather, they are the result of consistent effort and intentional decisions to nourish the relationship.
Why Holding Hands with Your Honey Is More Important Than You May Think
“I Want to Hold Your Hand” Some months back my wife and I went to a local concert with a Beatles tribute band. Not surprisingly, one of their featured songs that evening was the 1964 hit “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” I left this concert with two main takeaways. First,...
Three Tips for Choosing a Happy Marriage
We’ve all had those friends who are stuck in miserable marriages. Maybe we’re even stuck in one ourselves! But are we really stuck? Except for cases of tremendous trauma (such as abuse, infidelity, and neglect), the way out is not as hard as it may seem. We actually...
Does Talking about Pornography with Your Kids Give Them Ideas?
Give your kids the idea that you are a great source of reliable, honest information. Let them know through your words and actions that you can speak calmly, comfortably and rationally about human issues that affect all of us, namely, curiosity and sexuality.
Is Your 5-year-old Teaching Others About Sex?
Did you know that the strongest and most consistent predictor of children’s mental health, adjustment, happiness, and well-being is the level of involvement of their parents in their life? Children with involved parents are also more likely to share if they have been exposed to pornography or if someone has touched them inappropriately.
A Compliment a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
You women are fantastic at giving each other compliments. I hear it all the time at the office and in my classrooms. It is not uncommon at all to hear remarks such as: “Cute shoes!” “I love your new haircut!” “You’ve lost weight haven’t you? You look great!” There...
Don’t Be THAT Parent: Why Criticism is So Dangerous
We’ve all seen that parent at our child’s games: “DON’T DROP THE BALL!” “CONCENTRATE!” “QUIT MAKING MISTAKES!”
Look, I’m no rocket scientist, but I’m going to guess that this child wasn’t trying to perform poorly in front of his family and peers. Is it possible that we too may be guilty of over-criticizing our children?
What is Your Child’s Gender? You Might Want to Ask Science
Let the Baby Decide! “Are you having a boy or a girl?” This is one of the most common questions asked to those who have just revealed they are expecting a little one. This question is logical, understandable, and completely accurate. From a biological perspective, it...
How the Soulmate Myth Can Harm Your Marriage
The “soul mate myth” is a well beloved myth indeed. Those that hold this expectation generally believe that there is one, and only one, right person to marry – their soul mate.
The idea of a soul mate is quite a romantic notion and has been the plot of countless cherished books and movies. But, please pay attention to me – this myth is incredibly dangerous. Let me explain!
Do You Need to De-vice Your Parenting? Here are 5 Ways to Get Started
We parents can’t guide our children in the digital age when we have our own problem. Here we find 5 ways to reclaim your mind and your parenting.
Why Loving Yourself Comes Before Loving Your Spouse
We read about love, watch movies about love, popular songs are about love, and we even devote a holiday to love.
But do we really know how to love?
6 Ways to Ensure a Strong Family as a Single Parent
My years as a single mom taught me how to strengthen my family and become a better mother.
When I left my husband 8 years ago, I was an emotional train wreck…
Have I Failed as a Parent?
Most people have strongly held beliefs about talent, ability, brains, and accomplishment. And most people are wrong about it. Most of what we know about self-esteem, intelligence, work ethic, motivation, and failure is flawed or downright false.
News Flash: You Married an Imperfect Person.
How Do You React When Your Spouse “Messes UP”?
In various ways your spouse has let you down in the past and, at least periodically, will disappoint you in the future. And, frankly, you have and will let them down as well. We all make mistakes!
Is Sugar Hurting Your Marriage?
Is sugar hurting your marriage? It was trying to harm mine! Do you have a sweet-tooth? Do your breakfast cereals come in two varieties (pre-sweetened and “post-sweetened”)? Can you sometimes relate a bit too easily to the “Buddy the Elf diet”? I had such...
Love: The Best Christmas Gift Ever!
…let me suggest a gift that you can give that will be more important than other gifts you will give this holiday season – the gift of increased love for your spouse? Allow me to explain…