Dating someone in prison

Dating someone in prison is not for the faint of heart. Aside from the many physical constraints that come with a prison relationship, there are also limitations to the ways couples typically get to know each other. Keeping these limitations in mind and being honest and straightforward with your partner in prison will help as…

November 21, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health

Developing Self-Regulation

We have all witnessed a cringe-worthy moment in public: a heated exchange between a couple, an angry customer or friend or an upset child in the toy aisle. These moments can be embarrassing, or even devastating to relationships, causing a ripple effect in the families involved. Unfortunately, some do not have the skills to avoid…

November 19, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health

Co-Parenting

Going through a divorce or breakup can be hard. When there are children involved, the divorce can be even harder. In life, we all make choices, and sometimes we have to choose the hard ones. Rather than focusing on the hard and what went wrong, seek out the things that could go right for the…

October 6, 20210Comments

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Family Leadership Mental Health

The Red Flags of Dating

Let’s face a simple truth, dating can be challenging. You never know what you might get out of a date.

September 3, 20210Comments

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Family Leadership Mental Health

Boundaries in a Relationship

Relationships are full of wonderful experiences. You get to spend time with someone you really care about and make memories that could last a lifetime. Overall, nothing beats the feeling of being loved. But, every relationship needs boundaries. Relationship boundaries set the foundation for the relationship. It allows your partner to know what is acceptable…

August 25, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health

The One: Have you Found Them?

“The one.” It’s a saying we hear quite often in the world of relationships and love. We’re willing to bet at some point you’ve asked yourself, “Is this person the one?” It’s a big question to ask yourself. Sometimes the answer determines how you will proceed with your relationship. Truth be told, asking yourself, “are they the…

August 18, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health

Love the One You are With

Life is an adventure. Always. It doesn't matter how prepared you think you are to manage whatever life may throw at you- it always has a way of catching you off-guard. What do you do when things do not go the way you expected them to go? Do you throw in the towel and walk…

August 6, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health

Helping a Loved One with Mental Health

Mental illnesses can be difficult to spot, but they’re more common than you may think. As a matter of fact, according to Mental Health America, 1 in 5 American adults suffer from some form of mental illness. A mental illness is can come in many forms, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts,…

August 5, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health

Loving from a Distance

Long-distance relationships can put a lot of strain on a couple. No matter how far away your loved one may actually be, a long-distance relationship can make one feel as if their loved one is on an entirely different planet. This makes finding ways to show your love for your partner from afar quite difficult,…

August 3, 20210Comments

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Family Prison

Receiving Hand-Written Letters

We live in the age of technology. It’s so easy to just pick up your phone and shoot a quick text message or call someone. While communicating in any way is always a good feeling, receiving hand-written letters from someone carries a special meaning. So what are the benefits of receiving a hand-written letter? Letters help…

July 13, 20210Comments

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