Family & Relationships
At every stage of life, our relationships and families present us with both joys and challenges. Learning to manage stress, to understand our own emotions and behaviors, and to communicate effectively can help strengthen our own emotional health, as well as our connections to the important people in our lives.
Communication tips for parents
Parenting is hard work, but there are things you can do to maintain a good connection with your children and keep the lines of communication open.
Making stepfamilies work
Parents of a “blended family” face plenty of challenges, but there are things you can do to make communication easier and help children adjust to their new reality.
Nine psychological tasks for a good marriage
Research on what makes a marriage work shows that people in a good marriage have completed these psychological "tasks.”
Elder care: More than "parenting a parent"
Although caring for elderly parents can pose challenges, understanding common pitfalls can help make your balancing act easier.
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