The Road to Happiness in Marriage
Of course, the way to build emotional equity in marriage is to make as many deposits as possible. Every time you tell your spouse that you appreciate them, and their actions, you are building more...
View ArticleRelationship-Centered Parenting - Antidote to Teenage At-Risk Behavior
In many ways, investing in an emotional relationship with a teenager is similar to building a solid financial investment. A wise investment is great preparation for your future, and the formula works...
View ArticleThe Roadmap to Your Teenager’s Inner Worlds
Relating to their teenager can be easier than most parents think, especially when they learn about the key areas that can sustain the relationship: connection, control, and communication...
View ArticleSelf Esteem, Individuality and Love for Teenagers
Self-esteem is something we come into the world with; it follows us through life like a shadow. If we lose it, we are lost. If we have it, we can face all of life's trials...
View ArticleControlling Your Teenager
Parents can find many ways to safely empower teens without allowing them to make dangerous choices. Most of the time the significance of the choices does not matter; even small decisions can make a...
View ArticleParenting Your Jewish Teen - Advice from a Family Therapist
Marriage and family therapist, Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, MA, defines what it means to be an "effective parent" and offers his formula for becoming one.
View ArticleBecoming One with Your Spouse - The Art and Science of Marriage
Rabbi and family therapist, Daniel Schonbuch, examines the indispensable ingredients for a successful husband-and-wife relationship.
View ArticleBecoming Attached - Becoming One with Your Spouse
Attachment Theory provides insights into different "attachment styles" of individuals and how couples can create and sustain closeness and intimacy.
View ArticleThe Language of Love - Becoming One with Your Spouse
A look at different styles of communication and learning how to effectively express your feelings and needs to your spouse.
View ArticleFriends for Life - Becoming one with your spouse
The Talmud says, “One who dreams of a river, a kettle and a bird will have a happy marriage.” What do these three symbols represent, and what can they teach us about the methods by which couples can...
View ArticleFirst Aid For Jewish Marriages
H=QR means that Happiness (H) is directly proportional to the Quality of Relationship (QR) one develops with one's spouse. The more that a couple works on deepening both the quality and quantity of...
View ArticleTen Commandments of Communication
No one likes being criticized, blamed, or belittled for their behavior, especially in marriage, where close daily contact necessitates a high level of sensitivity and understanding.
View ArticleBonding with Your Teen
A look at how "Attachment Theory" explains different styles of attachment of different parents and how this effects children in later life.
View ArticleThe Delicate Balance of Disciplining Your Teen
Learning to “make deposits” in your child’s “emotional savings account” as a way of finding balance between being too permissive or too overbearing.
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