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”
Tag Archives: Family
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”
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”
The Family that Works Together
You Get What You Give
Work” by John Gottman, PHD. I highly recommend that you read it yourself, but the principles that he outlines in the book are 1 Enhance Your Love Maps, 2 Nurture your Fondness and Admiration, 3 Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away, 4 Let Your Partner Influence You, 5 Solve Your Solvable Problems, 6 OvercomeContinue reading “You Get What You Give”
Asking for Love
It may come as a surprise to some that in most marriages we and our spouses are asking our partners to show that they love us multiple times a day. You may think, I don’t remember asking my spouse to prove their love to me recently? While it’s unlikely that you said those words toContinue reading “Asking for Love”
Divorce and Family
“ …only those who believe deeply and actively in the family will be able to preserve their families in the midst of the gathering evil around us.” -President Spencer W. Kimball In communities all around the world we are seeing a dangerous trend surrounding the family. From media to news we are getting shown aContinue reading “Divorce and Family”
Craysy Life 