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I loved sports cards when I was in the 4th grade; collected, traded, and talked about them in class. I also combed through many Beckett...

The truth is protecting ourselves is really costing us something we don’t know we need. That is, sincere connections made out of pure...

How often should we be having sex? Great question! I’m glad you asked. It’s completely normal to wonder if you are having more or less...

Family Getting married was extremely exciting for me. Not only because we were starting a new family together, but also because we got to...

In your own families, you probably grew up with certain traditions. Now, as a new family unit, it’s your time to establish your own...

Life can be stressful. In the midst of deadlines and schedules, we can often forget to be kind to one another. Each of us are battling...

In 1988, an aircraft flying out of Detroit crashed immediately after takeoff because the crew failed to deploy the flaps. Almost exactly...

Newlyweds, don’t relax just yet. You are still in for a ride after the wedding day! As you start on the delicate, sometimes frustrating,...

Disclaimer: I very much believe kids are a blessing and we should involve them in activities that nurture their soul and builds...

I promise to be your lover, companion, and friend. Your partner in parenthood, ally in conflict, greatest fan, toughest...

The “honeymoon” phase floats on by and then BAM! You guys find yourself in the midst of your first fight. The first fight can be...

Set firm boundaries. You may not mind when your father-in-law offers parenting advice from his decades of experience. On the other hand,...

Here’s how unprepared I was. When we did pre-marital counseling, our counselor told me I wouldn’t always feel ‘warm fuzzies’ for my wife....

Despite his success, he reported that he has struggled with both anxiety and depression for most of his life. Michael made the decision...

A landowner may be liable for injuries to children who trespass on his or her land if the injury results from a hazardous object on the...

Twenty-two. That’s how many years of marriage I have under my belt. I met my husband while I was a senior in high school. I can remember...

Write a love note. Written notes will never go out of style. Nowadays, it seems like half of the interaction in marriage is through...

Part 2:  Thriving vs. Surviving the Empty Nest The tough part of becoming an empty nester is over!  You have already taken a ride on that...

I thought about what he said and felt that he had a solid point. Unfortunately, bad attitudes, poor work efforts, lack of direction,...

“Our bedroom life is boring.” “I don’t enjoy making love anymore.” These are words I have heard spoken in a session with couples. Here’s...