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Nov 082019

Article: A True Love Story—Sir Gawain and Ragnell | Myrna Lapres

The story of Sir Gawain and Ragnell captures the essence of true, unconditional love which is meant to be the basis of all relationships. Sir Gawain wasn’t focused only on...
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Oct 312019

Article: The 9 Most Important Minutes of Your Child’s Day

Did you know that your child’s emotional health can be largely impacted by the way you guide them in key moments throughout their day? And here are the nine most important...
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Oct 262019

Article: Embrace the Child Within | Myrna Lapres

Dr. Shefali Tsabary says in her book, "The Conscious Parent" that to be more effective in relating to our children, we need to be willing to face and resolve issues in...
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Oct 252019

A Letter from a Father to His Children | By Roger Wetherall

Below is a heartwarming letter that a father wrote to his children while away on a...
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Oct 192019

Article: Forgiveness Trumps Anger in Marriage

In this article, the author explains how practicing forgiveness in order to reduce anger is one of the healthiest things couples can do for their...
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Oct 112019

Article: Relationship Translator | Myrna Lapres

On our recent visit to Rome, Michael and I were greatly assisted by the Google Translate App. It was so helpful when we were ordering tickets to the Vatican Museum, knowing...
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Oct 042019

Matching Websites—Which One Is Right For You?

Many couples have found each other through one of the Matching websites that our faith community has developed. Below is an outline of each of the websites and how to get...
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Oct 042019

Article: What to Do When Your Spouse’s Behavior Baffles You

Anyone who has been married for more than a week has been baffled by their spouse's behavior at least a few times. In this article, Dr. Morgan Cutlip gives simple and...
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Sep 272019

Article: Healing Through Being Present | Myrna Lapres

I am a doer--I thrive on organizing, making lists, accomplishing tasks, getting things done. On my healing journey, I have begun to realize that it is my way of making order...
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Sep 192019

Article: Moving Past the Fear in Your Marriage

In this Youtube clip, marriage expert Jayson Gaddis explains why we get stuck in our marriages, and what we can do to break through our fear and continue growing...
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Sep 112019

Article: How to Interrupt Bad Behavior and Prevent Relationship Erosion | Debby Gullery

Every couple fights. It is inevitable. And everyone who is in a couple has experienced those moments of profound regret when they've said hurtful things to their partners....
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Sep 072019

Article: Balancing Busy Families

Many parents ask, “Is it really possible to raise well-adjusted kids while at the same time trying to manage an incredibly hectic and stressful work and family life?” It...
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Aug 312019

Article: The Happiness Expectation in Marriage

Richard Nicastro, PhD looks at finding “meaning over merriment” in marriage and challenges us to monitor our expectations that marriage “should” bring...
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Aug 312019

Video: Talking Matching With Your Kids

How do you discuss the matching process and the Blessing with your...
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Aug 242019

Article: Helping Our Children Deal With Death

Death is a common theme in cartoons and television, and some of your child’s friends may have already lost a loved one. But experiencing grief firsthand is a very...
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Nov 082019

Looking for New Director for the Blessing & Family Ministry!

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Oct 312019

Article: Marriage is a Team Sport

Marriage works best when approached as a team sport, and miraculously, there are two simple words that can encourage defenses to come down and real problem-solving to...
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Oct 262019

Article: How Owning Our Emotions Can Help Us Be More Vulnerable With Our Spouses

Drawing on wisdom from author Brene Brown, this article helps us to see how taking responsibility for our emotions, can help us to be more open and vulnerable with our...
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Oct 192019

Article: Dealing With Angry People

Is there anyone in your life who seems to fly off the handle at the slightest perceived insult? Do you know anyone who throws verbal barbs and biting accusations your way...
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Oct 112019

Article: Friendship in Marriage | Debby Gullery

Friendship is one of the biggest expectations that people have for marriage. Most people hope that their spouses will become or remain their best friend. The problem is that...
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Oct 042019

Video: Talking Matching With Your Parents

How do you discuss the matching process with your...
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Oct 042019

Article: Triggers & Awakenings | Myrna Lapres

In his book "Tribes" Seth Godin uses the story about the balloon factory and the unicorn to talk about change—the balloon factory is the status quo and the unicorn...
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Sep 272019

Article: How to Keep Your Marriage Strong During the Parenting Years

Author Asha Dornfest addresses the challenges of maintaining a strong connection as a couple while managing the details of life with...
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Sep 202019

New Jersey Hosts Matching Education and Networking for 100+ Parents

On September 13-14, a National Parents Matching Convocation was held for over 100 parents from 12 different...
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Sep 192019

Article: Marble Jar Friends | Myrna Lapres

When Brene Brown's third grade daughter came home sobbing about not being able to ever trust a friend again, she told her, “Trust is like a marble jar. You share those...
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Sep 112019

Article: The Long View | Myrna Lapres

As we parent, we need a long view into the future for our families. Investing in our children isn’t only for today. It is for who they will become, the families they will...
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Sep 072019

Article: Dialing In To Your Partner’s Wavelength

Don't roll your eyes at the concept of 'love languages' just yet because when we use them with our spouses, it really works! It is an incredibly effective way to tune in to...
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Aug 312019

Article: The Best Way to Nurture Your Child’s Brain

There is a secret hidden in plain sight for all parents of young children: the most important—and astoundingly simple—thing you can do for your children’s future...
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Aug 242019

Article: The Difference Between Criticism and Complaint—And Why it Matters in Your Marriage

Marriage experts agree that habitual criticism can erode the very foundation of a marriage. This is why it's important to understand the difference between criticism and...
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Aug 172019

Article: Helping Our Children Fall in Love with the Outdoors

Did you know the average North American child now spends about seven hours a day staring at screens and mere minutes engaged in unstructured play outdoors? Yet recent...
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