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Wishing You a Happy New Year! I’ll Be Back in November.

Due to the Jewish holidays, I will take a break from my blog for the month of October. I plan to use this time to reflect, and I’ll be back again in November renewed with fresh ideas to help you improve yourself and your relationship. I would like to wish you and your loved ones […]

What Children Learn from Your Marriage

This article was originally published in FYI Magazine, the fastest growing home and lifestyle magazine for Jewish women. It is your job as a parent to teach your children. You teach them how to talk and walk. You teach them how to ride a bicycle. You teach them how to cook. You teach them how […]

Putting Down Your Co-Parent in Front of the Kids Hurts You Most

It’s not easy to constantly see your ex. But if you have shared custody of your children, this is a reality you have to face. You will not only have to see them often, but also have important conversations regarding finances and parenting. This can be difficult if you and your ex have different ideas […]

The Importance of Accepting Your Spouse for Who He or She Is

I talk a lot here about conflict resolution. How to communicate with your spouse when something is bugging you. How to resolve an issue that is causing negativity within your marriage. And so on. Hopefully, the reason is obvious – couples fight. It’s normal! But you must deal with differences in a positive, productive way. […]

Preparing Your Relationship for the Holiday Season

Can you believe it’s time for another holiday season already? You can celebrate love and family. Reminisce about the past year. Share plans and dreams for the year to come. You get to eat your favorite foods. Visit with people you haven’t seen in a while. It truly is a special time. But the stress […]