Small actions can make or break a marriage. Tiny acts of kindness are sometimes the ones that are remember most. Unfortunately, tiny acts of contempt are also long remembered, and can be powerful enough to turn a good relationship sour. The bottom line is that when it comes to marriage, little actions make a big difference. In fact, my marriage […]
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As any parent knows, there is a special gift that comes with the honor of having children called “mommy guilt.” You are barraged from day 1 of your pregnancy with lists of don’t-do that-but-be-sure-to-do-this. And far too often, those lists contradict each other. To cry it out or not, babywear or not, breastfeed or not.
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One of the most challenging parts of stepping into a marriage where kids are already present is learning how to have the stepparent deal with discipline. As with many parenting decisions, I believe that no one set in stone way to deal with this issue. However, I have learned some valuable lessons in our journey
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Have you ever wondered why children express their emotions so differently? One child will throw a screaming, kicking, fists-banging on the floor tantrum, and another will sob quietly. There is no doubt that children handle their frustrations differently. According to object relations theory, the various ways that children manage their emotions has a lot to
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Life with Addison–my fifteen-month-old daughter–is quite the adventure. There is plenty of joy and laughter. There are moments when I am utterly exhausted–more tired than I think I have ever been before in my life–and a fair share of frightening instances too. What’s exciting is that in small ways, Addison is causing me to view
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What are boundaries? And how do you put healthy relationship boundaries in place? If you want to understand boundaries better, then this post is for you. First, we’ll define boundaries in relationships. Then, we’ll provide examples of what healthy boundaries look like. Finally, we’ll add a unique twist to help your understanding of boundaries grow! So
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