Relationships

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Balancing Marriage, a Baby, and Friends

Sure, you’ve got more responsibilities now, but that doesn’t mean you have to kiss your relationships goodbye. First Things First President and CEO Julie Baumgardner

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Learning to Step-Parent Together

Blending two families can open new doors into love and life together, but it usually comes with growing pains. Here are some important things you can

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Parenting in the Age of Technology

In the modern age, technology and parenting go hand-in-hand. According to a 2023 study by the Pew Research Center, 97% of teens said they use

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Fight Right

Arguing Well With Your Spouse Wondering about how much is too much when it comes to arguing with your spouse? It’s possible you could be

Raising Healthy Kids

As parents, we look after the health and wellness of our kids in hundreds of little ways every day. But sometimes, we can’t go it

Getting Up, Getting Out

Did you know that kids age 6 and older need at least one hour a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity? Here’s how you

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Falling for the Wrong Person

How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk Finding yourself in the same relationship rut again and again leads to confusion, frustration, and discouragement.

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Keeping Dad in the Picture

Children benefit the most from having both parties involved in their lives. Here’s how you can help keep it that way. According to the U.S.

Quality vs. Quantity Time with Dad

4 Ways Dads Can Foster a Close Relationship with Their Kids The issue of quantity vs. quality is a tough one, especially when it comes

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Breaking the Cycle

How to Help Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse As men and women walk through grocery stores and pass one another on the street, it’s

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