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3 Tips to Make Getting Your Children Off to School Easier
Good morning! I hope you are having better bedtimes. Now it’s time to get your children out of bed and off to school. Here are some tips to help de-stress mornings at your house. Help your child establish the habit of laying out his/her clothes the night before. This...
How to Talk to Your Spouse about Money
Let’s be real—talking about money with your spouse can feel like defusing a bomb. One wrong move and BOOM, you’re in an argument about who spent what, when, and why they thought it was a good idea. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Money is one of the top...
Stop Being Roommates: How to Design a Marriage That Actually Works
Couples don’t feel like a team because they don’t design their lives together. Simple as that. Too many people brush this off like it’s no big deal, but it’s critical. If you want to keep your connection alive—or revive it—it starts with intentionality. Most couples...
5 Tips for Managing Back-to-School Stress
Going back to school is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Your family may have gotten into their summer routine, which involves sleeping later and being a bit more relaxed about schedules, etc. Here are some ways which may help you go back to school without all...
5 Back-to-School Life Hacks
Alright, parents, it's that time of year again: Back-to-School. You've had your summer bliss, or more likely, your summer chaos, and now it's time to pretend we're all going to be organized, well-rested, and generally sane. I've seen firsthand how the annual...
Safety in relationships is sexy!
When the mammalian part of our brain feels safe, that’s when all the snuggling, playing, and sexy stuff can happen. Many people, males included, simply shut down in the romantic department when they are stressed. But it’s not just sex that safety in a relationship...
Your Second Marriage and Children
Are you embarking on a second marriage, especially when children from a previous union are part of the package? If so, settle in, because what you're about to experience isn't your average "first marriage" fairytale. It's a whole different beast, and understanding...
Why Pre-Marital Coaching Is Essential for Second Marriages
So, you’re getting married again. Congrats! But let’s be real—this isn’t your first rodeo, and if you’re not careful, it could end up looking a lot like the last one. Second marriages come with all the excitement of a fresh start, but they also come loaded with...
July 5th Reality Check: How to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues
The smoke has cleared, the last sparkler has fizzled, and the echoes of "Happy 4th!" have faded. For many, July 5th can feel less like a fresh start and more like a deflated balloon. After the build-up of barbecues, entertaining, staying up late for fireworks, and...
The Problem with Pre-Nups
Why It's Not the Agreement—It's the Way You Do It Let’s talk about pre-nuptial agreements. Not whether they’re good or bad—because frankly, they can be either—but how they’re usually done. And spoiler alert: they’re usually done wrong. Here’s the most common scenario:...
The Truth About Pornography: It’s Hurting, Not Helping
Some counselors suggest pornography can sometimes enhance a couple's sex life or that it's acceptable as long as it doesn't replace intimacy with a partner. However, they also often acknowledge that pornography can lead to a complete shutdown of real sex, escalate to...
Deciding Where to Live in a Second Marriage
Deciding where to live when you remarry can present a unique challenge. In our minds, marriage often conjures images of the traditional nuclear family. We picture a couple considering factors like budget, proximity to work and school, and whether a house can...
