When we have both a romantic relationship and kids it can create some interesting dynamics. How much physical contact should our kids see? Is it okay to argue in front of them? What if they’re around when you have a bad moment with your spouse? The good news is that relationship expert Dr. Terri Orbuch has been studying marriage, researching what works and what doesn’t, for almost 30 years. [...]
When there’s conflict in the home, parents tend to say it’s because they have a difficult teenager. Arguments, eye rolling, tears, and the statements like, “You just don’t understand” or “You never listen” are frustrating. Parents feel like they’re walking on egg shells or always living with tension. They don’t know how to resolve the conflict. But what if you didn’t have to [...]
Sometimes it seems like there’s a celebration around every corner and other times our child’s accomplishments go completely unrecognized. So, what’s the key to celebrating milestones? Should we catch everything? Is it up to the schools, teams, and organizations? What’s a parent’s role? Mighty Parenting podcast hosts Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler evaluate the current culture around [...]