So, you're a first-time parent? Congratulations! You’re probably going through the entire gamut of emotions right now. And, because it can be equal parts exciting and scary, you will need quite a bit of support. Ideally, your partner is the best person to share in your every high and low. Sometimes though, disagreements about different types of parenting styles can create a … [Read more...] about When You And Your Partner Have Different Types Of Parenting Styles
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Keeping The Magic Alive In Marriage
I've been with my husband for 20 years. We met freshman year of college and holy cow, time flies! We have been married for 12 of those years. My husband is a great life partner, but our marriage is not always perfect. We all make relationship mistakes. Life has so many curveballs to throw! When things are less than perfect, I remind myself that keeping our marriage strong is … [Read more...] about Keeping The Magic Alive In Marriage
Importance Of Sex In Marriage
I tend to be a bit prim and proper so you don't usually see posts on the topic of sex on Family Focus Blog. When the author Leon Scott Baxter wrote me to see if I'd be interested in a guest post on the subject, I said I could take a look at but I was very non-committal. When I read his post on the importance of sex in marriage, it was just the right mix of funny but true … [Read more...] about Importance Of Sex In Marriage
How To Rekindle A Relationship: 10 Love Tips
I have been married for 11 years- 12 in March! My goodness, how time flies. Plus, we were together for 9 years before we got married. We met freshman year of college and I was surprised to find myself wanting to be around him all of the time. He was fun and funny. He was silly and wild. Before you know it, I realized he was just want I needed and wanted. In the beginning you … [Read more...] about How To Rekindle A Relationship: 10 Love Tips
15 Fun Date Night Activities
After a long week of working, taking care of the kids, and last minute errands for your family, a break is much needed. However, a huge problem is what to do; there’s always the classic movie outing, dinner, or go to a local bar but that usually gets tiring. So here I will share with you 15 Fun Date Night Activities that are exciting, can be done with your significant other and … [Read more...] about 15 Fun Date Night Activities
4 Ways To Help Your Husband Become A Better Dad
Every night I pray to god to help me be the best parent and the best wife I can be. This desire comes out of knowing that my family is my highest priority and I don't want to screw anything up. As a parent and a wife, I want to get it all right. That is why I am happy to welcome a post from Keith Zafren today. He provides personal coaching and practical tools to help men become … [Read more...] about 4 Ways To Help Your Husband Become A Better Dad
How To Keep Relationship Strong After Having A Baby
Relationship changes after baby are common. Are you wondering hot to keep your relationship strong after having a baby? Maintaining your love relationship can become a challenge that is not always expected when a baby joins your party. Doing the things you used to do for each other may feel like just another chore to add to the list, but don't scribble it out just yet. You have … [Read more...] about How To Keep Relationship Strong After Having A Baby