For many families, a home just isn’t complete without some sort of furry companion. Dogs are America’s favorite, with 48,255,413 households owning one or more dogs. Many of these households also have children. With how many interactions there are between children and pets, it is natural for parents to have questions such as, what areContinue reading “Dogs and Children”
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Why Hate is the Least Effective Way to Create Real Change
Todays post is going to be a little bit different. It is not very family or relationship focused, although I do believe these principles are true within the family. Today is just me getting a few thoughts and feelings I had off my chest. We have all seen the recent chaos in the world. ItContinue reading “Why Hate is the Least Effective Way to Create Real Change”
Supporting Our Children in a Time of Uncertainty
The past few months, years, even the last decade has been a very turbulent time. We have seen pandemics, wars, riots, and divisions on an unprecedented scale. It is tempting for us to think that these “adult” things have no effect on our children, but the truth is that they are very in tune toContinue reading “Supporting Our Children in a Time of Uncertainty”
Should I Trust You?
This particular post is geared towards those who are currently dating and trying to establish long term relationships. It is based off of what I learned from the book How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk, by John Van Epp PHD. With any close relationship, but especially romantic ones, one of the pillarsContinue reading “Should I Trust You?”
Chemistry
Why do smart people fall in love with jerks? Why do two people who seem perfect for each other never start a relationship? The answer to these questions might have to do with the concept of chemistry. To me chemistry is a feeling of attraction and easiness with a person. You find them engaging, youContinue reading “Chemistry”
Why Reflecting Can Be Better Than Asking Questions
It has been a little while since I’ve wrote, but don’t worry, I just took a little break for finals and the start of a new semester. As I read about how to strengthen communication skills with those around you, it strikes me that the simplest tools can be the most underused ones. We oftenContinue reading “Why Reflecting Can Be Better Than Asking Questions”
The In-Laws
Relationships with in-laws usually seem to go one of two ways, you can form a loving and friendly relationship with them where they become secondary parental figures to you, or they are your enemies, undermining you at every opportunity. The media usually portrays the second scenario, especially when it comes to mother-in-laws who are seenContinue reading “The In-Laws”
Family Councils
A family is a complicated thing. It seems that there are always chores to do, appointments to meet, and challenges to overcome. Without a clear way to manage a family, the individual members can easily become divided and try to make it on their own. The family may be left without clear values or goals,Continue reading “Family Councils”
A Rant About Adoption Comments
As my husband and I go through the adoption process there have been a few things that people have said that have gotten under my skin. I understand that the people who have made these comments don’t mean to offend, so I don’t really hold it against them, but their comments underline a problematic attitude.Continue reading “A Rant About Adoption Comments”
The Threat of Pornography
No-one can deny that porn has become more and more intertwined into the fabric of societies all across the world. Television, home computers, smart phones, and the increase in time that we spend consuming media have all led to an increase in use and exposure to pornography. Many people do not see any harm inContinue reading “The Threat of Pornography”
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