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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

March 03 | 😃 Want the formula for a happy family?

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Engaged Things

March 03 | 😳 Well, this is awkwarddd…

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Married Things

March 03 | 🙈 We mean no disrespect!

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

February 24 | ⏲ Need a minute?

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Engaged Things

February 24|  🚨 Inside: Impt myths ab living together 

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Married Things

February 24 | 🔕 Don’t talk that talk! 

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

February 17 | 👀 Keeping them safe or holding them back?! 

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Engaged Things

February 17| 🙈Have you seen each other lately??

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Married Things

February 17 | 🎶💪 You’ve got the power!

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Parents & Families

12 Tips for First-Time Parents

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Parents & Families

Journal Prompts For Teens

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Parents & Families

7 Tips for Dads of Daughters

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Parents & Families

Preparing for Fatherhood

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Parents & Families

How to Stop the Cycle of Parental Burnout

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Parents & Families

Does My Teen Need Screen Time Limits?

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Parents & Families

Your Ultimate Guide to Screen Time

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Parents & Families

Why You Need Screen Time Limits, Too (Not Just Your Kids!)

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Parents & Families

Must-Have New Year’s Resolutions for Your Family

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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

4 Keys for Taking Up a Hobby Together

During the Yamadas' adventurous marriage, there haven’t been many dull moments. “I wouldn’t describe either of us as risk-takers, but we are definitely not afraid to try new things,” says Mrs. Yamada. “We enjoy ballroom dancing,…
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Dating & Engaged

How to Plan a Great Wedding Experience

When you dreamed about your wedding experience, did you ever think so many people would participate in the process?  Your mother is hurt because you aren't wearing her wedding dress. The maid-of-honor has forgotten it is your wedding…
July 5, 2018
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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

7 Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Divorce Before Marriage

Engaged couples spend endless amounts of time planning for their special day. In the excitement of wedding showers, choosing the flowers and the cake, and finding the perfect dress, some wonder if they can make it work. They don't necessarily…
July 2, 2018
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Dating & Engaged

Wedding Expenses and Marriage Stability

A friend's Facebook post that said expensive wedding rings lead to less marriage stability caught Randal Olson’s eye. “My girlfriend and I had recently talked about wedding rings,” says Olson. “She said she did not want a big wedding…
July 2, 2018
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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

For the Guys: Tips for Putting Your Wife First (Without Hurting Mom’s Feelings)

When you tie the knot, family relationships change. Your mom was probably your first teacher, encourager and biggest cheerleader. And chances are, she's one of the first people you've gone to for advice since... well, as long as you can…
June 19, 2018
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Dating & Engaged

Getting Your Marriage Off to a Great Start

What makes a marriage really work? Is there any way to guarantee that love can last forever? Here's how you can get your marriage off to a great start. It has been said that those who fail to plan, plan to fail. Many people are in love…
June 14, 2018
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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

Communication Killers

According to Dr. John Gottman, the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" are communication killers that put couples at high risk for divorce when these patterns take up permanent residence in the relationship. 1. Criticism Criticism is…
June 14, 2018
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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

Tips for Strengthening In-Law Relationships

Whether you are a son or a daughter, mom or dad, relationships change quite a bit when after marriage. Here are tips for strengthening the relationships that bind you together as a in-laws and family. How to be a good mother/father-in-law Let…
June 11, 2018
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Dating & Engaged

Cohabitation and Relationships

Arielle Kuperberg, a sociologist at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, claims that her findings on premarital cohabitation debunk 30 years of research. Kuperberg believes her study shows that couples who cohabit before marrying are…
May 29, 2018
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