Consistency between parents: Building on the previous tip, there should not be one parent that lays the hammer down and the other that is a pushover. If your kids gravitate to one parent for certain things, this should be a sign of inconsistencies in parenting. Stereotypically, we see dad as the one to manage the tough …
Couples on the same page: Couples (or separated/divorced parents) always need to be on the same page when in comes to discipline. Often parents disagree with something the other parent did to discipline a child. If the other parent issues a punishment that you disagree with, support them in front of the kids. Then, talk …
In the coming months I will periodically post some tips for parents. One of the most common issues parents ask me for help with in counseling is how to appropriately discipline their children. Kids can be a wonderful joy in the lives of parents, but they can also become stressors when their behavior starts to get …
I was interviewed again today on KSL Newsradio. The interview happened due to the hype surrounding the Royal wedding. I think it can be a good thing for the world to make such a fuss over a wedding. By the same token, it is important to keep things in check and realize that fairy tale …
Here is a simple quiz that can help you know if communication problems may be putting your relationship at risk. Take note of your Y / N responses. 1. Do you or your spouse ever criticize each other? Y / N 2. Do you or your spouse ever feel blamed? Y / N 3. Do …
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I am often asked if there is a fast solution to marriage / relationship problems. The answer – perhaps . Relationship problems are complicated. If there was a simple solution, you probably would not be perusing this site for ideas. Being realistic, it may take some adjustments to make the necessary changes. But, the more …
I just got back from 4 days away with my wife. It was fabulous. We had time to talk free of the distractions and stresses of life. We had time to connect in ways that are just not possible during the day to day grind of life. Vacations can be very healthy for relationships. I …
I am often asked the question: “Can our marriage make it?” My response is generally “Yes”. If two people want their marriage to work and they are both willing to put the effort they each need to into the relationship, of course it can work. The key factors are being committed, being willing to focus …
Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. It brings reflection as the season cools, trees change, and foliage falls. It reminds me of something I frequently hear as I counsel couples through their marriage/relationship problems. I often hear: “She has changed”, or “He is different than when we got married”. Sometimes the changes …
Infertility is a struggle that afflicts individuals and couples more than most people realize. The most recent research suggests that approximately 15-20% of couples struggle with infertility at some point in their relationship. This means that most of us probably know someone struggling with infertility and we may not even realize it. For couples struggling …
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