Healthy family dynamics play a vital role in your overall happiness.
FAMILY: CAN’T LIVE WITH ‘EM, CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT ‘EM. WHETHER YOURS DRIVES YOU CRAZY OR YOU ARE A CLOSE-KNIT CREW, THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM TO IMPROVE YOUR FAMILY DYNAMIC.
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Lauren Hall2026-06-28 11:00:002026-06-22 12:53:15Dad’s Earliest Job May Be More Important Than We Thought
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Lauren Hall2026-06-14 10:00:002026-06-08 14:15:10The Sweet Spot of Growth
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Lauren Hall2026-05-31 11:00:002026-05-28 12:08:30Overwhelm, Accountability and Relationships That Matter 
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Lauren Hall2026-05-24 11:00:002026-05-20 11:05:41What It Means to Put First Things First
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Lauren Hall2026-05-03 11:00:002026-05-01 15:05:14The Complicated Truth About Second Chances in Relationships 
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Lauren Hall2026-04-26 11:00:002026-04-23 11:01:38What Will This Generation Not Hear from Their Parents?
“These resources have taught me to be so much of a better person… It helps me be a better father, a better spouse, a better friend, a better co-worker. If you just give it time, it actually works.”
The Stories That Make Us Strong
A dear friend of mine, who is a marriage and family therapist, recently sent me a piece of research because, as she put it, it reminded her of my family. This is both a compliment and a small accusation. I’ve often felt I know more family history than the average person should. Not just the…