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A Place For Your Kids To Play Between Flights

The countdown to our annual trip to Hawaii is on. In just a few weeks we will leave behind the freezing (yes, it’s already freezing) temps of the Midwest and jet off to paradise—at least for a little while. Last night I noticed our flight itinerary includes a 3-hour layover in Chicago. (Hmm… a 3-hour layover with a rambunctious 2-year-old.) I thought I’d better do some research on Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. Not that I haven’t spent the better part of my adult life navigating through the place, but I haven’t done so with a toddler in tow. I am so … Continue reading →

Creating A Safe Environment for Conflict

This may sound a little odd, but your marriage should be a place where you can create a safe environment for conflict. Arguments in marriage are not necessarily a bad thing. When a married couple argues, they are demonstrating their passion, their need for change and their ability to communicate. Conflict and arguments in a marriage can be very healthy for the couple. When you and your spouse participate in healthy conflict, you can actually build a respectful and loving partnership that is based on communication and passion. How Do We Do That? This is a question we have to … Continue reading →