Relationships

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Creating Emotional Connections

The Strength to be Vulnerable The image that often brings warmth to each of us is that of a brand new baby being held in

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Choosing A Compatible Partner

“All You Need is Love” and Other Myths Yes, I know it’s not terribly romantic, but wiser individuals than I have repeatedly pointed out that

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A World Turned Upside Down

Supporting Teens Through Their Parents’ Divorce I was 18 when my father announced he was divorcing my mother. My sister and brother were 13 and

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Second Marriages

Think Before You Leap Unfortunately, the statistics are against you. While 50% of first marriages end in divorce, approximately 60% of second marriages fail. Evidently

Go Play Outside

Nature-Deficit Disorder Gone are the days of neighborhoods filled with the voices of children riding bikes, climbing trees and playing ball in the yard into

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Dads Make a Difference

The Impact of Father Involvement Would you like your children to: Do well in school, have healthy self-esteem, exhibit empathy and prosocial behavior, and avoid

Is Love Enough?

How to Help Strengthen Your Relationship Long Term At some point you meet this guy, and all of a sudden crazy things start happening. Every

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Dating Violence & Teens

FAQs about Dating Violence & Teenagers These are frequently asked questions for Dr. Jill Murray, psychologist and author of numerous books on the topic of dating

An Empty Nest…Now What?

Visits to the playground, long walks in the stroller, dance lessons, horseback riding, flying kites, the father/daughter dance, basketball, homework, summer camps, Youth Trust and

Child Bribery

The Problem with Bribing We’ve all been there. What starts out as a quick trip to the grocery store turns into an epic battle of

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