Tips For Dealing With In-Laws

A big part of getting married is that you are now a part of a whole other family. Congratulations, you now have in-laws. Sometimes it is a gamble as far as how your significant other’s family is going to be. They could be extremely nice and welcoming, or they could be absolute nightmares. Or, they could be anything in between. However they are, you’re kind of stuck with them as long as you want to remain with your partner. So, what is the best way to deal with in-laws that will impress your partner, and keep you sane? 1....

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Combating Sibling Rivalry – Turn Fighters Into Friends

How top Put a Ceasefire on Sibling Rivalry! Stop fighting! Share with your sister! If you are like me, you find yourself saying (or yelling) these phrases often. My research for this topic has been a personal one, as I have struggled with this issue with my own children. I wanted to find some answers for how to teach my children to be kind to each other and to share (at least a good amount of the time). The first thing you can do is to monitor your own tone and manner of speaking to others, including your spouse and children. Do you...

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