Are You Hearing Everything But Each Other?
Is technology helping couples and families hear everything but each other? An exercise from a leading relationship and marriage education…
Helping Children Talk About Traumatic Events
Millions of children have watched horrific events that have now claimed nearly 20,000 lives in Japan. A popular marriage education…
Strengthening Supports for National Guard Families
A groundbreaking effort to convene many of the best minds on the subject of the intimate relationships of National Guard…
What Would You Do in an Earthquake?
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself near the epicenter of a massive earthquake such as today's 8.9-magnitude…
Who Do I Have the Pleasure of Meeting?
Discovering the unique parts of self in each of us and others offers the opportunity for new understandings, connection, and…
More Singles are Showing Up for Marriage Education
Greater numbers of singles are turning up at marriage education and relationship skills classes. A new study explains why and…
North Dakota Bill Calls for Divorce Impact Study
A North Dakota bill that sought to delay divorces and require marriage counseling or mediation now asks for an interim…
The Five Freedoms by Virginia Satir
The Five Freedoms by Virginia Satir.
Frankie Muniz Claim Typical of Domestic Abuse
Asked if he punched girlfriend Elycia Turnbow, Frankie Muniz said, "No. I love her too much." According to the Nicole…
I Am ME: Randy Mewhirter, Fresno California
Angie and Randy Mewhirter have been married for more than 35 years. Their shared passion for healthy relationships inspires their…
Taking Aim at America’s Married and Homeless
The University of Virginia's recent "Survey of Marital Generosity" shows the recession has brought economic hardship to half of all…
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I Am ME: Twila Broadway, New Hampshire
The Reverend Twila Broadway, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and former VA Chaplain, began teaching marriage education in the…
I Am ME: Dan and Irma O’Connor, Buffalo, NY
Dan and Irma O'Connor have been married 36 years. After being amazed at the skills they learned in marriage education,…
Seven Essential Skills for Relationships
Seven essentials skills for relationships.
Texas Study Finds 237 Reasons People Have Sex
Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin wanted to know why people have sex. They came up with 237…
I Am ME: Helen Gallen, LMSW, Augusta, Georgia
Helen Gallen, LMSW, feels a special commitment to families impacted by combat deployment. The Tulane graduate says leading marriage enrichment…
From the Streets of LA, Alex Lambert Cries For Help
Alex Lambert, 20, the former American Idol star, tweeted yesterday that he's homeless in LA and can't take it anymore.…
Best Valentine’s Day Gift Won’t Cost You a Dime
The best Valentine's Day gift this year won't cost you a dime. It will be one of the most important…
Miss America Teresa Scanlan’s Personal Mission
Teresa Scanlan, 17, became the youngest woman to be crowned Miss America last night. Her mission is to help women…
Ted Williams Teaches America about Homelessness
Two weeks ago, Ted Williams, the man with the golden voice, was homeless and begging for change at the entrance…
When a Child Kills, Public Blames the Parents
When children kill or hurt others, the public is quick to blame the parents. As parents, we can't wait for…
Making Contact: A Tribute to Those Lost to Violence
As America prays for the recovery of Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford, other victims of the Arizona shooting, and the families of…
Facebook, YouTube Can Help Prevent Deadly Acts
More than a dozen recent violent acts have been preceded by online public postings. Facebook, YouTube, MySpace and other mega…
British Medical Journal: Dr. Andrew Wakefield’s Research Linking Autism to Vaccines was a Fraud
Dr. Andrew Wakefield's 1998 study linking autism to childhood vaccines was a deliberate fraud, says the editor of the British…
Homeless Man Finds Voice with Cleveland Cavaliers
Homeless man Ted Williams, father of nine, has a new job and home thanks to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Quicken Loans,…
David Arquette Struggles to Break the Cycle
David Arquette is pleading for help ending the cycle of breakdown that caused the loss of his parents' marriage, threatens…
Thousands of Dead Birds Fall from Arkansas Sky
The story of thousands of dead birds falling from the sky in Beebe, Arkansas and a recent study on the…
Five-Year Roadmap for Marriage Education
A five-year roadmap for the field of relationship and marriage education on behalf of a world in which all children…
The Surprising Secret to the Best Sex Ever
Indiana University's recent National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior revealed changing behaviors when it comes to America's sex life…
Brangelina’s Passion for Making Dreams Come True
Angelina Jolie says making sure her relationship "with the man in my life" is solid provides a foundation for helping…
Marriage: What’s It Good For?
TIME's feature, "Marriage: What's It Good For?," reports that marriage is not as necessary as it used to be. PAIRS…
I Am ME: Claudia Lozano, Fort Lauderdale, FL
“I Am ME” profiles individuals and couples who are touching the lives of families and children in communities throughout the…
Reconcilable Differences
One of today's top stories is a 2001 TIME Magazine article on how families are coping with separation and divorce.…
Can An iPhone App Save Your Marriage?
TIME Magazine asks, "Can an iPhone App Save Your Marriage?" in today's online edition. The article by Editor-at-Large Belinda Luscombe…
SAT Scores and the Impact of Stress
SAT scores reveal a continued gender gap. With girls twice as likely to suffer from test anxiety, helping teens learn…
Jobs and Families Tougher for Unwed Parents
Within five years after the birth, a third of children born to unmarried parents see their father less than once…
Comedian Thea Vidale Planning Gastric Bypass
Thea Vidale, the famous comedian and actress, says she'll have gastric bypass surgery. For Vidale and the 140,000 others undergoing…
Marriage Education’s Roadmap for Relationships
This month, more than a hundred federally funded relationship and marriage education programs offered nationwide began their fifth, and possibly,…
The View on Mammograms for Loving Husbands
As Sherri Shepherd and Elizabeth Hasselbeck share their mammogram results on ABC's The View, it's important for husbands to consider…
Halloween Safety Tips Before Trick-or-Treating
Parents and youngsters should carefully review these important 13 Halloween Safety Tips to help protect children before, during and after…