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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Engaged Things, The Relatable Report for Married Things

Second Chances, Slower Starts: How We Got to Fewer Divorces

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

Sharenting and Your Child’s Digital Footprint

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

Discipline That Builds, Not Breaks

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

The Comfort of Discomfort for Both Parents and Children

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

How Families Turn Exposure into Opportunity

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

Should Parents Care If Their Kids Like Them or Not?

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

Taming and Learning From the Voice in Your Head

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

How We Learn to Hate and How We Can Stop

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The Relatable Report, The Relatable Report for Parenting Things

Understanding the Stories We Tell Ourselves About Our Childhood

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Parents & Families, The Relatable Report

The Poverty We Don’t Talk About Enough

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Parents & Families

Should You Care for Family Members Who Never Cared for You?

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Parents & Families

From School Bells to Summer Breezes: 9 Ways to Make the Most of Summer

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Parents & Families

How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Families

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General, Parents & Families

The Invisible Load: Why Moms Are Mentally Maxed Out (and What We Can Do About It)

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Parents & Families

The Rise of Gentle Parenting- Helpful or Harmful?

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Parents & Families

Happy Families Aren’t Just Lucky, They’re Intentional

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Parents & Families

Family Burnout: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Bounce Back

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Parents & Families

When a Parent Goes to Prison: The Unseen Sentence on Children

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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

Do I Have Post-Wedding Blues?

“Post-Wedding Blues” are absolutely a thing. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. And definitely don’t feel bad for feeling them. You don’t need to be worried or secretly guilt-ridden.  “Blues” are totally understandable.…
February 15, 2021
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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

10 Creative Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a great time to get outside the heart-shaped chocolate box and celebrate love and romance in a BIG way! If you want a hand in making this day unique for your Valentine, you’ve come to the right place. These 10 creative…
February 8, 2021
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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

10 Things You Need to Know About Marriage

If you’re dating, in a long-term relationship, or engaged, you may be wondering what marriage is like. You probably have friends with good marriages and those who have so-so marriages. Perhaps you’ve got questions, but you don’t know…
January 20, 2021
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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

Is Grit the Secret Ingredient to Successful Relationships?

How gritty are you?  Is your marriage gritty?  Do you teach your kids to be gritty?  In her book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Harvard-trained psychologist and researcher Angela Duckworth examines what…
October 28, 2020
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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

How To Establish Trust In Marriage From The Start

What’s the difference between a loving, warm marriage and one full of friction and conflict? Trust. There are probably many items on your checklist for having a strong marriage. If there’s one that ought to be at the top of the list, it’s…
October 19, 2020
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Dating & Engaged

We’re Engaged. How Do We Make Sure Our Marriage is Fun?

You’re getting ready to marry the love of your life, and you’ve been reading card after card wishing you a marriage full of love and adventure. With that comes the hope of fulfillment in each other and the desire to have fun, because who…
October 5, 2020
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Dating & Engaged, General, Married Couples, Parents & Families

How to Find Good Relationship Advice

You want to have good relationships. You want a healthy marriage AND you want to be a great parent, a wonderful friend, fiancé, or co-worker.  But relationships are sometimes complex. They aren’t always easy. Issues arise. And if…
October 5, 2020
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Dating & Engaged

5 Tips For Newly Engaged Couples

Engagement season is upon you—congrats, by the way!! With the pretty ring comes some planning, excitement, questions, and ultimately preparing for marriage! With that being said, here are 5 tips to help newly engaged couples thrive during…
September 17, 2020
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Dating & Engaged, Married Couples

30 Romantic Fall Date Ideas For Couples

It's that time of year! The leaves are changing colors and falling. There's a cool breeze in the air. Pumpkin spice is the flavor of the season. We've moved past the laid-back summer and now it’s FALL, the season of football, fun... and romance.…
September 14, 2020
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