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Parenting Advice & Columns

Supporting writing skills in the elementary years

You know that writing and the ability to communicate effectively and clearly are important skills, and so does your child's school....

Couple Time & Romance

Do you know how to flatter your man?

Do you know how to flatter your guy? Take this quiz to see if you know a guaranteed way to make your guy beam (and think you’re...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Promoting writing for adolescents and teens

When a child reaches the teen years, writing is more and more critical to academic success. Teens are expected to be able to write...

Marriage

Understanding your body language

You think you're being so cool. He says, "I'm thinking about taking Saturday off to go fishing with the guys," and you think, "I'm...

Marriage

Your marriage is great! Time to panic?

You're disturbed at the news your friend just gave you: That couple who's been together 20 years is splitting up! And they seemed so...

Technology

A tech-free way to enrich your communication skills

In today’s technological era of email, cell phones, texting, Facebook and Twitter, mixed with an insanely busy social schedule, who...

Couple Time & Romance

Cheat sheet: Romantic relationship maintenance

Relationships are a lot like car engines: Complex, a little messy and oh-so-powerful. To keep them running their best, they need a...

Breakups

How to exorcise an ex

After a breakup, thoughts and memories of your ex can plague you, and those self-torturing voices in your head can make your poor,...

Breakups

I dumped a loser! Real life stories

We have all been dumped before, and every once in a while, it's our turn to do the dumping. Here, three real women of varying ages...

Marriage

9 Steps to setting goals with your partner

Don't let the humdrum day-to-day routine drag your marriage into a slump. Refresh your relationship by revisiting (and refreshing)...

Breakups

4 Outrageous ways to get over your ex

We've all gone through bad breakups, and we move on in different ways. Sometimes, it takes a tub of ice cream and a few martinis;...

Breakups

7 Stages of a breakup

Breaking up is hard to do. Much like the passing away of a loved one, breakups have stages of grief. Here's an outline of the...

Breakups

5 Universal relationship dealbreakers

Everyone has his flaws. If couples didn't compromise, there would be no such thing as long-term relationships. But there are some...

Marriage

Is his procrastination driving you crazy?

Yours is an orderly universe. Or at least it was until you married the love of your life.

Dating

How to bring up difficult issues

Here's how to approach the tough subjects with your partner -- the difficult issues that can spark a fight (but don't have to).

Love Articles

Fight right: How to argue with your spouse without getting nasty

Arguing is a normal part of a healthy relationship. You're two different people, and it's only natural that you sometimes have...

Love Articles

5 Things you should never say to your spouse

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...

Career and Time Management

3 Money questions to ask before getting married

Thinking about getting married? If money has you worried, then now is the best time for a serious heart-to-heart discussion about...

Love Articles

7 Things to do before you say I do

They say your wedding day is the most special day of your life but before every woman takes the walk down the aisle there are a few...

Love Articles

How to never leave the honeymoon stage

A honeymoon is a chance to escape with your new spouse, make fantastic memories and begin your marriage on a positive note....

Marriage

How to dump the blame game

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...