Of course, when reading the phrase “making love” one’s mind goes to the act of sex, but as we all know we don’t need love to have sex. Making love is so much more than sex. And, in our assertion here, making love is a dynamic that enhances the family culture well beyond sex into all areas of marital and family life, with a resulting effect of increasing connectedness and intimacy. And, of course, this [...]
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62% of parents today say parenting is much harder than they expected 88% parents say parenting is tiring and stressful 77% of parents say their greatest worry is the mental health of their children and fear they will be bullied 52% of parents say they feel judged in the parenting by their spouse 77% of parents believe children are better when raised by both parents According to a recent Pew Research Center studies on Marriage [...]
As we mentioned in our letter last week, we hear from and get to speak with a lot of women looking for insight into parenting and marriage. They are seeking advice and wisdom on how best to navigate with their husband, so that he would be more fully engaged in the following: “What is the best way for a wife to bring up potential conflict without making her husband defensive?” “How can a wife help [...]
At OneFamily we hear from and get to speak with a lot of women looking for insight into parenting and marriage. They are often seeking advice for a strong marriage, creative strategies to maintain intimacy, how to support their spouse surrounding challenging issues related to being a father and husband, and the like. Yet, it boils down to this: What can I do that would motivate my husband to engage with me and energize him [...]
If there was one idea, one thought, one technique that if practiced regularly would eventually take your marriage to a 10, your children’s wellbeing into the winner’s column, and your life to enriching heights, would you incorporate it? Seems obvious when stated so clearly, but what is ever that clear? If you’re like every other person on the planet, you are a work in progress. Which means to say that you are more mature than [...]
Let your love be stronger than your hate or anger. Learn the wisdom of compromise, for it is better to bend a little than to break. Believe the best rather than the worst. People have a way of living up or down to your opinion of them. Remember that true friendship is the basis for any lasting relationship. The person you choose to marry is deserving of the courtesies and kindnesses you bestow on your friends. [...]
If we’ve learned anything in the years we’ve lead parenting classes, it is this: The parenting process is a series of relational transitions. In our Parenting Phases letter, we described four stages and the relational phases: Birth to Toddlerhood – Discipline Phase Toddlerhood to Childhood – Training Phase Childhood to Teenagers – Coaching Phase Late Teens though Adulthood – Mentoring/Friendship Phase It’s often difficult for parents to transition through each of these phases and make [...]
Have you ever been asked a question about the very thing you just communicated and you can tell your message is not getting through? We’ve all been there and it can be frustrating. Active listening may be a “blind spot” for those we are speaking with and for us as the listener as well. If you’re honest, when was the last time you intentionally listened in order to comprehend meaning, to show love and honor [...]