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How to Communicate Feelings Effectively With a Spouse
Good communication skills are important for building and retaining a strong relationship. If talks with your spouse often end up in shouting matches or with hurt feelings, then a tweak in how you communicate with your spouse is in order. Next time you broach a tender subject, take these steps to keep the communication flowing more harmoniously.
How to Stop Violent Behavior in an Older Child
As a child becomes older, it becomes less and less acceptable for him to act violently or throw temper tantrums when he does not get his way. People usually expect a toddler to throw a tantrum when upset, because he has not yet learned how to effectively communicate what he wants. An older child or preteen who throws tantrums or uses violence to express his anger has learned that violence is an effective method for getting what he wants. It may be difficult, but you can put a stop to a child’s violent behavior.
Is it Tacky to Include a Cashapp or Venmo Link on Your Child’s Graduation Announcement?
Graduation season is upon us, and alongside the cap and gown come those all-important announcements. But in this age of digital everything, a new trend has emerged: including a Cashapp or Venmo link for gifts. The big question is, is it tacky or totally acceptable? Pros and Cons Pros: Convenience: Let's face it, digital transactions…
What Questions Do Marriage Counselors Ask?
Going to a marriage counselor can be intimidating, even frightening, if you don’t know what to expect. From fear of exposing your deepest secrets to uncertainty about how to speak freely in front of your spouse, anxiety can build simply because the process is new and unfamiliar. Getting an idea of what kind of questions might come up during a counseling session can help you relax and be ready to share.
Meet the MILs: Which of These Mother-in-Law Types is Yours?
Let's face it, when you said "I do," you probably didn't realize you were also signing up for a lifelong subscription to MIL Magazine, complete with monthly issues filled with unsolicited advice, invasive questions, and the occasional guilt trip, courtesy of your brand new mother-in-law. For many, entering this uncharted territory can feel more like…