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1. 5 Ways to Get Lazy Dads to Help More!
[MOMS]
Being a parent can be chaotic enough, but having a spouse who's reluctant to help with the kids and chores can really up the stress meter. Dividing chores and responsibilities is one of the challenges of living with a partner, and not surprisingly, it's one of the things couples bicker about the most. While most of us are far from perfect domestic goddesses, we usually get the job done. Meanwhile, our men are more likely to shirk... Read More
Being a parent can be chaotic enough, but having a spouse who's reluctant to help with the kids and chores can really up the stress meter. Dividing chores and responsibilities is one of the challenges of living with a partner, and not surprisingly, it's one of the things couples bicker about the most. While most of us are far from perfect domestic goddesses, we usually get the job done. Meanwhile, our men are more likely to shirk... Read More
2. Oh, Brother: Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
[MOMS]
It may start with your 2-year-old clandestinely pinching his newborn sister...but sibling rivalry can last for years when it goes unchecked. When they're small, squabbles about toys, personal space and competitions for affection seem to spark rivalry. When a toy dispute arises, resist the urge to intervene every time. Siblings who try to solve conflicts peacefully among themselves tend to bicker less than those who constantly run to... Read More
It may start with your 2-year-old clandestinely pinching his newborn sister...but sibling rivalry can last for years when it goes unchecked. When they're small, squabbles about toys, personal space and competitions for affection seem to spark rivalry. When a toy dispute arises, resist the urge to intervene every time. Siblings who try to solve conflicts peacefully among themselves tend to bicker less than those who constantly run to... Read More
3. Telling it Like it Is About Tattling
[MOMS]
"I'm telling!" may be the most annoying phrase that your child emits, particularly around the preschool age. But tattling usually boils down to one motivation: getting attention. Excessive tattling usually happens when kids aren't mature enough to settle conflicts among themselves, and that's normal for younger children. They look to adults to help when they know something's not right. Encouraging and helping kids solve the problem... Read More
"I'm telling!" may be the most annoying phrase that your child emits, particularly around the preschool age. But tattling usually boils down to one motivation: getting attention. Excessive tattling usually happens when kids aren't mature enough to settle conflicts among themselves, and that's normal for younger children. They look to adults to help when they know something's not right. Encouraging and helping kids solve the problem... Read More
4. Fighting in the Car: The Wheel Deal
[MOMS]
When you're contending with traffic congestion, nothing adds fuel to the fire like the bickering of your children. Unfortunately, there's not a whole lot you can do to stop the madness while trying to navigate a two-ton vehicle... or is there? There are actually safe ways to contend with car controversy without losing your cool. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that no argument is worth jeopardizing the safety of... Read More
When you're contending with traffic congestion, nothing adds fuel to the fire like the bickering of your children. Unfortunately, there's not a whole lot you can do to stop the madness while trying to navigate a two-ton vehicle... or is there? There are actually safe ways to contend with car controversy without losing your cool. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that no argument is worth jeopardizing the safety of... Read More
5. Arguing in Front of the Kids
[LOVE]
It goes without saying that when your kids witness you and your partner having a knock-down, drag-out argument, complete with screaming and slamming doors, it has an effect on them. So is it ever OK to fight in front of the kids? The answer may surprise you - it all depends on how you fight and what you fight about. A recent study notes the obvious - kids are most negatively affected by physical or verbally abusive fights and... Read More
It goes without saying that when your kids witness you and your partner having a knock-down, drag-out argument, complete with screaming and slamming doors, it has an effect on them. So is it ever OK to fight in front of the kids? The answer may surprise you - it all depends on how you fight and what you fight about. A recent study notes the obvious - kids are most negatively affected by physical or verbally abusive fights and... Read More
6. How to Argue Effectively
[LOVE]
All couples, no matter how new, old or in-between, fight. But no couple fights in the same way. Arguing is not necessarily about getting your way, but many people treat it that way. Here are a few pointers on fighting fair. First, examine your motives for fighting. Do you fight with the expectation of coming to a resolution, or do you fight in the spirit of getting even, winning or controlling your mate? Your relationship shouldn't... Read More
All couples, no matter how new, old or in-between, fight. But no couple fights in the same way. Arguing is not necessarily about getting your way, but many people treat it that way. Here are a few pointers on fighting fair. First, examine your motives for fighting. Do you fight with the expectation of coming to a resolution, or do you fight in the spirit of getting even, winning or controlling your mate? Your relationship shouldn't... Read More
7. 5 Signs Divorce Looms
[LOVE]
Most of the time, it's obvious when your relationship has reached a rough patch. But for married people who have taken vows that end in "...so long as you both shall live," it can be hard to let go of a marriage, at least not without a fight. Take a look at five signs that indicate that the damage done might be irreparable. First, take a look at how you connect...if at all. Having a sense of disconnect where there used to be... Read More
Most of the time, it's obvious when your relationship has reached a rough patch. But for married people who have taken vows that end in "...so long as you both shall live," it can be hard to let go of a marriage, at least not without a fight. Take a look at five signs that indicate that the damage done might be irreparable. First, take a look at how you connect...if at all. Having a sense of disconnect where there used to be... Read More
8. How Does Relationship Conflict Affect Kids?
[LOVE]
If you have kids and a significant other with whom you have frequent arguments or general conflicts, then it's time to examine how that conflict affects the kids. Parents fight and families go through rough times, but experts say that the manner in which you handle things, coupled with the way conflict is resolved, determines how kids deal with problems and arguments. First of all, physical confrontations seem to have the most... Read More
If you have kids and a significant other with whom you have frequent arguments or general conflicts, then it's time to examine how that conflict affects the kids. Parents fight and families go through rough times, but experts say that the manner in which you handle things, coupled with the way conflict is resolved, determines how kids deal with problems and arguments. First of all, physical confrontations seem to have the most... Read More
9. How to Communicate In Your Marriage
[LOVE]
The buzz word for saving a marriage nowadays seems to be "communicate'. It is as if it will automatically zip up all conflicts and resolve all hurts. It may seem a simple word but it can be quite difficult for one to practice. There are some pointers for a couple with marital problems to learn the right communication skills before using them correctly to fix their communication in marriage problems.... Read More
The buzz word for saving a marriage nowadays seems to be "communicate'. It is as if it will automatically zip up all conflicts and resolve all hurts. It may seem a simple word but it can be quite difficult for one to practice. There are some pointers for a couple with marital problems to learn the right communication skills before using them correctly to fix their communication in marriage problems.... Read More
10. Them's Fighting Words: What Not to Say
[LOVE]
When you've been with someone for a long time and really get to know them, it's easy to know how to push their buttons and get an argument going. But just because you're angry about something doesn't mean you should bring it up - or just start going off on your partner about it. When you know your partner is sensitive about a particular topic, then it's unfair to form your attack around that topic. Before broaching a topic that you... Read More
When you've been with someone for a long time and really get to know them, it's easy to know how to push their buttons and get an argument going. But just because you're angry about something doesn't mean you should bring it up - or just start going off on your partner about it. When you know your partner is sensitive about a particular topic, then it's unfair to form your attack around that topic. Before broaching a topic that you... Read More
