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A couple sitting at a cafe table, communicating in order to restore the romance in their marriage.

Restoring Romance Through Nonverbal Communication

Unspoken communication can be at least as powerful as words.

On Listening and Other Rare, Exotic Habits

By tuning in to your spouse, the two of you can enjoy more meaningful, rewarding communication than ever before.

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Help Your Kids Deal With Rejection

Does your heart ache when your children are rejected by others? Here’s four perspectives that can help them work through painful rebuffs.  

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Listening is the First Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.

Active listening is a powerful tool in any relationship, but is an essential skill in marriage.

A young wife gives her husband encouragement.

Encouraging Your Spouse through Positive Communication

Couples can build a healthy marriage when they offer encouragement to bring about change, growth and the fulfillment of potential.

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How to Respond When Your Teen Is Hurting

Is your teen hurting? Instead of lecturing, try guiding your child with these three principles

Communicate in Marriage

How To Help Your Spouse Talk To You

Relationships are like a dance. Communication takes effort, but with practice, each of us can be a safe place for our loved one’s tender needs.

Reset Your Marriage by Spelling Love L-I-S-T-E-N

Couples who have stood the test of time have developed relationship glue — big and small acts of kindness, respect, and thoughtfulness extended to one another on a consistent basis.

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How to Speak So Your Grandchildren Will Listen

Speaking so your grandchildren will listen, is more about personality types than it is about the generation gap.

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Discovering Your Love Style (Part 2 of 2)

Counselors Milan and Kay Yerkovich offer helpful insights on learning how you show love to others, particularly your spouse, and explain what steps you can take toward loving like God does and breaking negative patterns to create a deeper, richer marriage. (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Discovering Your Love Style (Part 1 of 2)

Counselors Milan and Kay Yerkovich offer helpful insights on learning how you show love to others, particularly your spouse, and explain what steps you can take toward loving like God does and breaking negative patterns to create a deeper, richer marriage. (Part 1 of 2)

Focus on Parenting Podcast

Listening with Humility

When your child wants to tell you something, your first instinct might be to try and solve the problem. But what if one one of the most effective things you can do is listen? John and Danny discuss how listening to your child can help improve the relationship with him or her. Featuring Crystal Paine

A couple embraces joyfully in a snowy landscape, representing the best Christmas gift is love and togetherness as a couple.

Christmas Conversation Starters for Couples

One of the best things you can give your spouse during the holidays is time. Use these Christmas conversation starters to build intimacy with your spouse.

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A Marriage Health Checkup Plan

To determine marriage health, couples need to monitor their relational fitness to catch problems they might miss. Here are some questions to help you.

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To Keep Your Marriage Strong, Learn How To Listen Well

Active listening is important when you’re talking to your spouse. Here’s how to focus on your spouse’s feelings and deepen your relationship.

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What is the Right Kind of Attention for Your Children?

Paying the right kinds of attention to your children is easier when you become more aware of each child’s personality and temperament.

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Getting Kids to Listen

Find little ways to encourage your children to listen and obey.

Your Kids Can Avoid Negative Thinking Traps

Dwelling on truth will help your child make wiser choices and discover better solutions to the challenges she faces.

Faith Conversation: Listen First, Speak Second

Spouses can’t always agree, but how they respond to disagreements can either strengthen or strain their marriage. Learning to listen first and speak second in emotionally charged discussions is important. 

How to Talk to Your Kids

How to Talk to Your Kids so They Talk to You

Knowing how to talk to your kids can feel overwhelming. To guide our kids toward independence, we need to walk alongside and support them.