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In-laws & Family

Nov 02
Love25

Broken Trust? Here’s How to Rebuild.

By Communication, Conflict, In-laws & Family 17 Comments

When trust has been damaged or destroyed in a marriage, the rebuilding process takes a huge amount of patience, skill, and–above all–time. After your very foundation has been shaken, restoring trust in your marriage is literally a relationship makeover. You and your spouse must work together over time to rebuild the trust you lost, and both of you have a lot of work to do to get there. But with determination and an absolute commitment to restoration, your marriage can be healthy again. You might not realize it now, but if you’ve been betrayed by your spouse, you can begin…

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Oct 28
Love10

How to Value Yourself as a Stay-at-Home Mom

By In-laws & Family 6 Comments

Being a stay-at-home mom makes me feel self-conscious. How can I value myself more? Mom guilt: it’s a dreaded concept, and an unfortunate reality for most mothers. No matter what choices they’ve made regarding raising children and investing in their careers, women feel guilty. There seems to be no right answer, and there is definitely no perfect choice. In today’s video, Leslie tackles the mom guilt monster and discusses ways for mothers to start feeling more secure in their decisions. You’re feeling immense pressure because you’re the only mom your kids have, and you’re trying to be fully present for…

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Sep 30
Love13

How to Listen to Your Spouse–Not Just Hear

By Communication, In-laws & Family One Comment

Is listening important? Why is what we hear more important than what we say in our conversations? It’s been said that the first duty of love is to listen. When we feel heard, we feel loved, known, and understood. Listening is all about communication, and it’s an important skill to cultivate and practice with your spouse. In today’s video, we’re discussing the importance of effective listening when communicating with your husband or wife. When your spouse is communicating with you, it’s important to listen to the verbiage–not just to the words being said, but the underlying emotions. Then, reflect those…

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Sep 28
Love20

6 Reasons a Kid-Free Adventure Together is a MUST

By Communication, In-laws & Family, Time 4 Comments

If you and your spouse have children, you know that parenthood is an all-consuming role–especially when the kids are young. Daily routines trump adventure most days, and you find yourself longing for a little time alone together. You might feel a little guilty at the thought of taking a kid-free adventure together, but trust us–it’s healthy for your marriage, for the two of you as individuals, and for your kids, too! Today, we’re sharing 6 reasons why taking a kid-free adventure together is a MUST for your marriage and your family. Grown-Up Time How often do you get time to…

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Sep 23
Love15

Raising Independent Daughters: Instilling Strength & Self-Assurance

By Communication, In-laws & Family No Comments

How can I raise my daughter to feel strong and self-assured enough to avoid being dependent on men? You’ve taken time to consider women’s roles in society, and the boxes they often find themselves forced into. But you have a daughter, and you want something different for her. You don’t want her to be dependent on men for approval, or to fulfill her dreams. Instead, it’s important for you to teach your daughter she’s capable of creating a future of her own. So what do you do? In today’s video, I (Leslie) am discussing some ways you can help your…

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Sep 14
Love22

How to Build Friendships with Other Families

By Communication, In-laws & Family, Time 7 Comments

With the crazy fast pace of the world these days, having a family of your own–plus keeping up with all life’s demands–can feel very isolating. It takes all you’ve got just to get your family through the day…so you’re not sure how to even begin building intentional friendships with other families. The good news is, it’s possible! You can build relationships with other families, and have fun doing it. Today, we’re sharing 3 practices you can put into action right away to start getting connected with other families. Get Connected Friendships are built on having things in common–whether it’s a…

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Aug 26
Love17

That Time of the Month: Coping With Her PMS

By Communication, Conflict, In-laws & Family No Comments

Why do women get a free pass to act however they want during PMS–and we men just have to put up with it? Trust me (Leslie)–women do not want to act out of character during premenstrual syndrome (PMS)…that lovely time of the month before “that time of the month.” You’d be hard-pressed to find any woman who relishes the upheaval of hormones and emotions that occurs during PMS. It’s really a miserable thing to experience. In today’s video, I’m talking to husbands about constructive ways to handle their wives’ PMS. PMS is an illness with no external symptoms, but on…

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Aug 10
Love20

7 Fun STAYcation Ideas for You and Your Spouse

By Communication, In-laws & Family, Time 2 Comments

Taking a vacation isn’t always about hopping in the car or on a plane and heading to the beach or mountains. Sometimes all you need for a restful mental break is an intentional pause in your weekly routine and some time with your spouse. Have you ever considered a staycation? Maybe you don’t have any extra money to travel right now, or you’re preparing to welcome a new baby and need to be close to home. A staycation is an affordable way to break up the daily grind, spend time with your spouse, and rejuvenate your mind and body. So,…

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Aug 05
Love17

What to Do When She’s Always Running Late

By Communication, In-laws & Family, Time No Comments

How can I get my wife to pay more attention to time? She’s always late and it’s embarrassing! This reminds us of a song by Brad Paisley called “Waitin’ on a Woman”…except it seems that you do mind waiting. It sounds like your wife’s chronic lateness is really getting to you! So is there anything you can do about it? In today’s video, we’re discussing strategies for becoming more aware of your approach to time…and what to do about it. All of us have our own time style. Some people have a harder time managing their schedules than others do….

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Aug 03
Love18

Summer Dreams: Why You Should Unplug and Go On An Adventure Together

By Communication, In-laws & Family, Time 8 Comments

Summertime and adventure go hand in hand. Oftentimes, family vacations ramp up this time of year–and what cherished times those can be. Today, though, we are talking about the importance of taking some time away with your spouse to unplug and go on your own summer adventure together. When we think of adventure, we often believe it has to be an extended time and needs to take place in some far-off land. If that is something you can swing, great–but it doesn’t have to be a roadblock. You can have adventures  halfway across the world or even in very own…

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