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A Stepdad's Story

Stepparents, have you ever felt love and resentment at the same time? Have you ever said to yourself, "This is not how I thought it would...

3 Ways to Reduce Your Holiday Stress

"I have a love/hate relationship with the holidays!" This quote is a comment many parents can relate to. It's so much fun to see the...

3 Reasons why "Because I Said So" isn't the best argument

We've all been there. You're tired, it's been a long day and you just can't do another long, drawn-out argument. I remember my parents...

How to Change Behavior in 3 Steps

Communication is the key to any successful relationship but sometimes sharing your thoughts may feel uncomfortable. You wonder how your...

Conflict Resolution...What are we teaching our kids?

How do we teach our kids to resolve conflicts when what they see in social media is the complete opposite? These 4 steps will help!

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When college kids come home... 3 steps to ease the adjustment

May is the time for finishing up the school year and shifting into summer. It's also the time when college kids return home, along with

6 Tips for Less Holiday Stress

It’s that time of year when we are supposed to be preparing for “perfect” holiday gatherings. You know what I'm referring to...perfectly...

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