http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966225/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-solve-conflicts Have you ever been out in public and someone really ticked you off? But your child was with you, so you bit your tongue? Truth is, shouldn't we be able to handle ourselves -- and our conflict -- the same in front of our children as we would without them? Give-or-take a curse word, of course. We asked experts to give us a lesson in conflict resolution 101 -- and the basics we should teach and show our kids. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966225/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-solve-conflicts Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Lisa Steinke Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847567/5-ways-to-ease-post-baby-conflicts-with-your-partner Introducing a baby into the family can be overwhelming and put unexpected stress on the relationship with your partner. The effects of sleep deprivation, combined with a sudden deficit in time and shift of priorities, often blindside new parents. If seemingly benign chores like changing diapers have put your marriage on the outs, try these tips to reconnect. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847567/5-ways-to-ease-post-baby-conflicts-with-your-partner Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Tracee M. Herbaugh Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847815/monday-mom-challenge-fight-fair It would be nice to think we could get through life and relationships without conflict, but that's not reality. Disagreements -- fights even -- happen. Whether with someone we love dearly or a stranger, learning to handle disagreements responsibly, respectfully and effectively is an art, and almost a lost one at that. Isn't it time you learned to fight fair? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847815/monday-mom-challenge-fight-fair Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Monday Mom Challenge Jen Klein Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823129/how-to-explain-to-your-kids-why-parents-fight When kids witness their parents butting heads or engaging in a yelling match, they may be confused, scared or even worried that the family is headed for divorce. From explaining the difference between having a disagreement and an argument, to letting them know that it doesn't mean you don't love each other, here's how to explain to your kids why parents fight. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823129/how-to-explain-to-your-kids-why-parents-fight Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Michelle Maffei Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:01:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/826877/3-simple-ways-to-compromise-in-your-relationship One of the best ways to keep your relationship on track and out of trouble is to compromise. If you’re willing to cooperate and work toward turning potential hazards into harmony, you’ll go a long way in making your love last. Here are a few simple ways to introduce compromise into your relationship. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/826877/3-simple-ways-to-compromise-in-your-relationship Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Jessica Padykula Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:26:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825865/stop-fighting-over-finances-heres-how If you're fighting over finances and your man is an over-spender, here are some helpful marriage and money tips for you. Resolve your budget issues and stop arguing -- here's how! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825865/stop-fighting-over-finances-heres-how Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Noelle Nelson Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824421/what-couples-fight-about-most Arguing is a fact of relationship life, whether we like it or not. Here are the top three reasons couples fight -- and some advice for dealing with the arguments that are likely to crop up at some point in your relationship. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824421/what-couples-fight-about-most Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:26:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824545/3-important-relationship-donts For your relationship to work and for you to be truly happy, you need to break some bad habits. Don't let these relationship don'ts get in the way of relationship happiness for both of you. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824545/3-important-relationship-donts Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Kori Ellis Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:55:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822369/how-to-fight-fair-in-front-of-your-kids No matter how perfect you try to be as a parent, a fight or two in front of your kids is inevitable. Worried that you might scar your little one for life if he hears you butting heads with your partner? Check out these tips on how to fight fair in front of your kids. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822369/how-to-fight-fair-in-front-of-your-kids Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Michelle Maffei Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:13:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/823659/how-to-resolve-your-next-argument Fights are a fact of relationship life. The hard part, of course, is resolving them quickly and in a way that doesn’t leave one party feeling jilted. Here are some ways to settle your next argument before it turns into an epic battle. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/823659/how-to-resolve-your-next-argument Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:19:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/820786/How-to-deal-with-marriage-humps Remember your wedding day? That beautiful, blissful day when you wished you could just freeze time and live in the fantasy forever? And then there was your honeymoon: days or even weeks of luxurious pampering. Then real life hit, and at some point, you were reminded of why you took that "for better or for worse" vow. Sure, marriage veterans – those who'd survived and those who hadn't – warned you that marriage wasn't easy, that it took work, but wow -- who knew you would hit humps like these? Fear no more: There's no marriage hump you can't get over if you're armed with the right tools. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/820786/How-to-deal-with-marriage-humps Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Tristan Coopersmith Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:44:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822639/top-6-parenting-issues Whether you're new to the mom-and-dad game or experienced at it, there are certain issues that make your partnership seem more like a game of tug-o-war. From grandparent involvement to the division of household duties, find out the top six parenting issues and tips for how to get on the same page during your journey through parenthood. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822639/top-6-parenting-issues Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Michelle Maffei Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/819142/How-to-stop-picking-stupid-fights-with-your-boyfriend-or-husband Relationships can be difficult at times, and valid reasons for arguments certainly exist. If you find yourself picking fights with your boyfriend or husband over small, inconsequential things, though, it's time to change your ways. Otherwise, you'll both tire of the constant bickering and break it off. Try these ideas instead! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/819142/How-to-stop-picking-stupid-fights-with-your-boyfriend-or-husband Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Kori Ellis Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/820091/Killing-him-not-so-softly-with-your-silence The Silent Treatment. Does it work for you? Could there be a better way to deal with conflicts in your relationship? Read on... http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/820091/Killing-him-not-so-softly-with-your-silence Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Noelle Nelson Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-plus/articles/816076/fight-right-how-to-argue-with-your-spouse-without-getting-nasty-1 Arguing is a normal part of a healthy relationship. You're two different people, and it's only natural that you sometimes have different opinions. What's important is that you learn to express your positions respectfully so that your arguments don't turn into knock-down, drag-out fights. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-plus/articles/816076/fight-right-how-to-argue-with-your-spouse-without-getting-nasty-1 SheKnows Plus SheKnows Syndication Program Love Articles Abbi Perets Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:36:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-plus/articles/816075/5-things-you-should-never-say-to-your-spouse-1 Ever hear something come out of your mouth and instantly wished you could take it back? Once spoken, words can't ever be taken back completely. It's a terrible feeling to realize you've said something that hurts someone else -- especially if that someone is the man you married. So here are five things you should never say to that man. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-plus/articles/816075/5-things-you-should-never-say-to-your-spouse-1 SheKnows Plus SheKnows Syndication Program Love Articles Abbi Perets Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:02:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815498/how-to-dump-the-blame-game-1 Are either of you coming out a winner when it comes to the blame game? We thought not. Read on to learn how to stop pointing fingers and start getting more from your relationship. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815498/how-to-dump-the-blame-game-1 Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Noelle Nelson Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:38:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/807187/new-years-resolutions-how-couples-in-rocky-relationships-can-be-better-in You've been fighting a lot lately, and something's got to give. But as much as you fight, you really want to make things work. Sticking together mean agreeing to some ground rules. Need some ideas of where to begin? Read on... http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/807187/new-years-resolutions-how-couples-in-rocky-relationships-can-be-better-in Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage SheKnows Love & Sex Experts Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:04:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/813205/how-to-fight-with-purpose Fighting is tough. The name calling, the false accusations, the hurt egos… and often no positive results. That's because couples usually are't fighting with purpose -- they're fighting to win. Instead of trying to resolve the issue, it becomes a battle. Remember these rules in your next spat to ensure you're fighting fairly and with purpose. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/813205/how-to-fight-with-purpose Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Tristan Coopersmith