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One-third of married couples admit to arguing about finances at least once a month (Money Management International, 2018). Couples tend to start marriage with differing ideas about financial management. Each person has their own personal priorities when it comes to money. People are usually one of two things–a  tightwad or a spendthrift. Learning how toContinue reading “Financial Planning”

Charles had little free time, but one day, he decided to take his son fishing. In his diary, he wrote “Went fishing with my son today. A day wasted.” On that same day, his son wrote: “Went fishing with my father today, the most wonderful day of my life” (Widmer, 2004). Take a moment toContinue reading “Family Recreation”

Differences in parenting styles are reported as one of the main concerns for new parents and if it isn’t addressed it can be a predictor of divorce (Eldemire, 2018).  It is easy to disagree when it comes to parenting your child. Each spouse grows up in a different home environment with unique parenting practices andContinue reading “Creating a Cohesive Parenting Routine”

“Stress is defined as, ‘importance, significance, or emphasis placed upon something.’ Stress includes positive (i.e., new baby, new job), neutral, or negative events (i.e., death of a loved one, challenging interaction with coworkers)” (Bruce, 2009). Chances are if you’re reading this, you are or you have experienced positive stress, like a new baby. What doesContinue reading “Managing Stress”

 A recent study found that spouses with children at home spend nearly two hours less per day together than couples without children at home (Wilcox, 2011). Less time together may be a result of the sacrifices of time and energy that parents make in order to care for their children. There are sacrifices in sleep,Continue reading “Quality Time to Reconnect”

“Communication plays a central role in marriage. For example, communication problems are the relationship difficulty most frequently cited by couples in community surveys (e.g., Cunningham, Braiker, & Kelley, 1982)” (Burelson & Denton, 1997). It is important to consistently refine and develop healthy communication patterns because communication is a frequent issue in marriage. This week highlightsContinue reading “The Doorway to Communication”