The 46-year-old Peppermint actress seemed to be in a jovial mood as she ran errands just hours after helping ex Ben Affleck into treatment for his third attempt at recovery and sobriety.
Striking the perfect balance between couple-time and family time is crucial for sustaining a marriage and keeping it healthy.
However, there does seem to be a tendency with the home school/family worship/children in worship emphasis that can turn this good thing upon its head. If we aren't careful, instead of encouraging worshipping families, we become family worshippers.
Hold family meetings even the kids will love! Find out exactly how to get started and how to prepare an effective agenda. (Free Printable Included!)
A funny thing happens to marriages after you start a family. Romance becomes less of a priority. You get lost in diapers and feedings and then chasing and teaching, appointments and activities. Our roles as "man and wife" can get put on the backburner when we become "Mom" and "Dad." But it's crucial that we don't neglect our marriages while we're raising our kids. Someday your kids will move out and you'll be left alone with your husband again. You don't want to be strangers when that happens. Plus, making your relationship a priority will prevent many difficulties in your home and set a good example for your children. Check out this post for 6 great tips to keep your marriage strong after having kids!
My hunch is that a lot of relationships do suffer and not enough women are willing to talk about it. This is why we need to admit that marriage is hard.
Family traditions are the foundation to building lifelong childhood memories. See our list of some simple family rituals and traditions you can start today.
Shared parenting post-divorce is not one size fits all. Further, what works for you today may not work next month. Weigh your options and do what's best for your child by understanding the differences between co-parenting and parallel parenting.
Welcome to your laundry list of boundaries with in laws that you and your partner should have.
Family meetings are opportunities for parents and children to discuss important issues, strengthen communication, and nurture positive relationships.
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Feeling overwhelmed as new parents? FInd out how the conversation of expectations will help you define your role as new parents & save your marriage!
When family members stop speaking to you, you lose 3 things. Before you walk away, check out these tips and consider the cost. It is better to set boundaries.
Your family rules and values matter. How though? That's what this post covers. Changing the world starts at home and this is how you do it.
Unfortunately, not everyone is blessed with good parents, and children of toxic parents know exactly how that feels.
How divorced parents shape your perspective on love
It can be hard for a blended family to stay connected. Here's an easy trick for how to make a blended family work. This one tip will strengthen your family!
Satan wants us tired, worn, stressed. He wants us in debt and our health failing because we can’t sleep enough, eat right, or handle our stress effectively.
Do you know why marriage is important? You'll be amazed at the importance of marriage not only for a married couple and kids, but for society as a whole.
Not that long ago, I was having one of “those” days as a mom. I was feeling bitter and frustrated and somewhat resentful, and yes, angry. My husband came to me and asked if I was ok, and also mentioned that lately it seemed like I was always angry at him. At first I balked at the suggestion. I wasn’t angry at him. Or was I? So I thought about it for a bit. And I told him how it makes me crazy that he gets to shower with the door shut, or poop without someone banging on the door...
How putting your marriage first makes you a better parent and leaves your children happier. Your kids NEED you to put your marriage first.
Relationships are hard and take a lot of work. One way to make them easier, is to be partners in marriage and parenting. You and your significant other need to work together in order to make your relationship work. Here are some of the most important things I have learned about being partners in marriage and parenting.
Do you have a controlling parent? Here are signs that will help you identify if your parents are too controlling and overbearing.
I don't know if you have experienced this, but in my case, the first two years of motherhood brought a terrible impact on my couple relationship. Nothing seemed to be as it used to be
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This mom opened up about what it's like about having 10 kids under age 9.
Are our men really at home? Some of them are. Definitely are. But we have to admit, if we really want to be honest before the Lord, some of them are not.
We share lesbian family stories to normalize queer and lesbian parents and to normalize what LGBTQ families look like. LOVE MAKES A FAMILY.
According to therapists, these are signs you didn't have the healthiest relationship with your parent
In an ideal world, your relationship with your mom would be uplifting, close, and mutually supportive. But if your mom is toxic, things might not be so healthy between you. It can sometimes be difficult to know if the negative things your mom says…
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An easy way to exacerbate the already complex and challenging role of stepmom is for her partner to have unhealthy boundaries with ex-wife.
Creating a parenting team with two different personalities - parenting teamwork. How to parent together as a married couple.
People hate awkward situations. In fact, awkward silences are so objectionable to many people that they can influence how we speak and act. Yet, as people start a family and mature as adults, they often find themselves in potentially difficult situations. Speaking with a partner, child, sibling, or parent about a touchy subject isn’t easy […]
Revealing the potential of structural family therapy: Exploring benefits and inner workings for positive family dynamics.
10 tips to intentional parenting and parent with a purpose. Read more on how to be mindful with parenting and be present with your children. Learn positive parenting approaches and ideas to be the best mom or dad to your kids. Free 10-day email challenge to put the tips into action and be a more intentional today.
Are you wondering what defines a healthy family? Here are some healthy habits and characteristics of healthy families, and how you can nurture it in yours today.
Taking responsibility for your words and actions is the best way to apologize to your spouse after a conflict.
Boston mom blogger Elisabeth McKnight shares 7 great tips for strengthening your marriage after having kids.... and it's not what you think. Click here now!
Do you know what parenting style you have? Here are the 4 parenting styles in psychology you need to know about to raise happy & healthy children.
Parenting is a full-time job, and everyone knows that to work well, one needs to find and use a variety of tricks. A clever worker knows to learn from others, since experience is good, but can take a lot of time.
