Expert Advice for Parenting & Family Dynamics

Parenting

17 Common Things a Step-Parent Should Never Do

A step-parent comes into a child’s life initially as someone desiring to grow into a caring adult figure for the …

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 13 min read

Family

21 Key Signs of a Toxic Mother-in-Law

A toxic mother-in-law doesn’t necessarily hold a grudge towards you that is based on facts. They often don’t really allow …

Approved By Anne Duvaux

Coach| 16 min read

Parenting

Pandemic Parenting: How to Solve Behavior Issues & Nurture Cooperation

“My seven year old won’t come out from under the bed. He doesn’t want to go to school, and his …

By Chelsey Hauge-Zavaleta

8 min read

Parenting

21 Telling Signs of Helicopter Parenting to Look Out For

As parents, we want to give our children everything. If we can, we will do everything for them. Unfortunately, giving …

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 12 min read

Parenting

12+ Signs of Controlling Parenting and Why It Is Harmful

Parents are unarguably the most important influence in a child’s life, especially while growing up. Unfortunately, some parents misuse the …

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 12 min read

Family

Thriving and Living With in-Laws- 10 Tips

If living with in-laws is something that you and your spouse have been considering and it’s a definite possibility in …

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 7 min read

Family

How to Talk to Your Mother-In-Law: 6 Possible Topics

Learning how to talk to your mother-in-law is something a soon-to-be significant other needs to cultivate to have an amicable …

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 8 min read

Parenting

25 Sound Tips on How to Be a Better Parent

When contemplating how to be a better parent, everyone hopes to find the magic answer. Many adults need to learn …

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 16 min read

Parenting

10 Reasons Every Couple Needs Time Away From Their Kids

Becoming a new parent is a beautiful feeling. Still, babies require your constant time and attention, which can sometimes lead …

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 10 min read

Family

22 Steps on How to Convince Your Husband to Have a Baby

It is easy to assume that when couples get engaged, they have had deep and clear discussions about planning to …

By LeslieBeth LB Wish

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 5 min read

Parenting

How to Balance Marriage and Motherhood- 15 Tips

Marriage and motherhood are two of the biggest commitments one can make. They’re both lifelong commitments. If you have one …

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 9 min read

Family

18 Tips to Fix Broken Family Relationships & Its Signs

Romantic relationships typically start with wonder, an excitement to explore the newness of another person with a passion or perhaps …

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 12 min read

Family

17 Signs of an Enmeshed Family & How to Deal

When you notice that your family’s reactions to your everyday decisions—like choosing a college or accepting a job—become intense discussions …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 12 min read

Parenting

My Partner Doesn’t Want Kids: 15 Ways to Deal With It

“A strong relationship requires choosing to love each other even in those moments when you struggle to like each other.” …

Approved By Silvana Mici

Coach| 14 min read

Parenting

How to Prep Your Children for a Pregnancy With a New Partner

The complexities and intricacies associated with a relationship or a marriage are taken to the next level and tested when …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 7 min read

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