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Let’s face it, being a parent is oftentimes overwhelming. Come to think of it, so is marriage.
The most important people in your life are probably the members of your family, but they are also likely the people who drive you the most crazy.
Don’t worry — if this is true for you, you’re completely normal.
There are [...]
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The sound you’re hearing is me opening up a can of worms. Sorry. Well, not really; this discussion needs to happen.
Recently I worked with a married couple who came to see me as a last ditch effort to stave off divorce. They each had strayed from the marriage but wanted to work through the [...]
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As the holidays are upon us, many of us will be spending time with extended family. Whether you’re traveling to visit parents or they’re coming to stay with you, time spent with family can be filled with blessings — and also lots of stress.
My father-in-law aptly stated it this way: one of the best things [...]
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I am an expert time waster. It’s actually a gift. You give me a block of time, even an entire day, and I can accomplish next to nothing through all of it.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ll look busy. I’ll sit at the computer and keep typing. I’ll keep moving about the house as if there [...]
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“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” ~ Helen Keller
Creating intimacy between you and another person can be scary, even dangerous at times — but most everyone wants it; to not be alone as you journey through life. There are risks involved [...]
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It’s safe to say that most of us are interested in the quality of our lives. But what we may not remember are the following two ideas:
The quality of our lives depends largely on the quality of our relationships.
To a large extent, the quality of our relationships depend on the quality of [...]
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The following is written by relationship columnist Corey Allan of Simple Marriage.
This week I’m going to deviate slightly from the marriage relationship angle and focus on the parent-child side of things.
As the lone male columnist here at Simple Mom, I thought it may be helpful as the dog days of summer are [...]
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