Tag: conflict resolution
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Attention Parents: The Incredible Forgiveness of Children
Get Pregnant Fast When my son, Oliver, was just four years old, his best buddy threw a punch and snatched his string cheese. Mere minutes later, they were back to playing together as if nothing had happened. I watched in disbelief as my little boy, with his tousled brown hair, laughed alongside this kid who…
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10 Ways Arguments Have Strengthened Our Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve often heard that money and household chores are the top sources of conflict for couples, but for my partner, Lucas, and me, our biggest debates revolve around who’s more exhausted and the true definition of a “bath.” Just so you know, starting the tub for our kids doesn’t count as bathing…
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3 Phrases to Avoid in an Argument
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, what begins as a trivial disagreement—like whose turn it is to handle the dishes—can escalate into a full-blown conflict that leaves both parties feeling hurt and confused. It’s all too easy to lose track of the original issue when emotions run high. My friend Sarah often reminds me, “It’s not just…
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Lessons I Want to Share with My Son About Marriage and Conflict
Get Pregnant Fast My parents exemplified a picture-perfect marriage. This August marks their 32nd anniversary, and they still share affectionate glances, steal kisses in public, and hold hands beneath the dinner table. During my 18 years under their roof, I can count the number of arguments I witnessed on one hand. That’s quite remarkable, isn’t…
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Help Me Put an End to Sibling Squabbles!
Get Pregnant Fast If you have more than one child, you’re no stranger to the sounds of sibling squabbling. To be honest, even as an only child, I often sought out playmates to engage in some friendly banter—friends, cousins, neighbors… you name it! So let’s make it clear: if there are multiple kids in your…
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7 Lessons About Marriage My Kids Can Learn from Their Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to marriage, our children are not just observing us, but they are also learning from their sibling interactions. The dynamic relationships they share can teach them invaluable lessons about love, conflict, and cooperation. Here are seven important lessons I hope my kids will take away from their experiences with…
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Am I a Better Parent Through Texting?
Get Pregnant Fast “Uncle Mike thinks we can’t see the new superhero movie, but honestly, it’s not that bad! I’m texting you anyway. So, we can go, right? I mean, it’s a superhero movie!” With a deep sigh, I planted my feet firmly by the fence. The movie could wait. After my partner navigated through…
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The Most Important Lesson Learned After 16 Years of Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Life can get incredibly complex. My partner, James, and I have navigated the ups and downs of home life, job changes, and the joys and challenges of raising children. While my journey hasn’t been a battlefield, I often felt like a soldier, trudging through the thick fog of communication and scaling the…
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Why We’re Encouraging Our Kids to Share a Room
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lisa Thompson Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 Originally Published: Feb. 17, 2016 There was a moment—perhaps fueled by a severe lack of sleep—when I suggested to my partner that our two boys should share a bedroom. I must have been running low on energy, because the aftermath of this daring decision has…
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3 Common Mistakes I Make in My Relationship (And You Might Too)
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout four years of exploring the intricacies of relationships, I’ve delved deep into the latest research on what makes love last and what can mend it when it falters. I’ve consumed countless books, attended enlightening lectures, and watched a multitude of videos, absorbing more knowledge than I sometimes know how to apply…