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7 Ways to Deepen Your Connection With Your Teen

Make the most of the time you have left with them at home.
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It’s not always easy to get your kids to hang around or to talk with you about all the things. Your family has busy schedules, friends, jobs, sports, homework – you name it. In the midst of all the stuff on your plate, how can you make room for quality time with your teen? Maybe…

stop-resenting-husband

I WAS MAD! Furious, in fact. Bitter and fed up. Totally resenting my husband. This was like the gazillionth Saturday in a row my husband got up and left the house to go do a job for someone. And I definitely felt like he left me with all the laundry and housework. Both of us…

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What to Do When My Spouse Feels Unappreciated

Even the smallest things can make the biggest difference.
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Showing appreciation in your marriage isn’t just a nice, sweet notion—your marriage may just depend on it.  When I go to my favorite coffee shop, the barista behind the counter greets me by name and begins to pour what he already knows is my favorite brew. He then asks if I want my usual—“Cheddar bacon-onion…