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To Go, Please: 4 Tips for Cooking for Two
Why is cooking for two so hard?? If there was a number for how much food (and money) was wasted between me and my husband in our first...
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Dec 19, 20244 min read
Setting Your Marriage Up For Success
One question that Tammy finds in her inbox all too often is, "I'm getting married soon! What's the best way I can set up my marriage for...
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Dec 19, 20244 min read


Leading with the Heart in Crucial Conversations
I deeply regret how poorly I’ve handled difficult situations and conversations with loved ones in the past. Even though I studied...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read


The best date nights for under $20
Whether you’re married or single, dating should be fun! And it shouldn’t be too costly either. Yet, in today’s world you might feel the...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read


How to Set Boundaries With Your In-Laws
There's no doubt about it. In-laws can create a tricky dynamic in any relationship. Unfortunately, the stress that having in-laws can...
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Dec 19, 20244 min read


Finding married couple friends
Congratulations! You did it! You chose sometime to spend the rest of your life with and you no longer have to deal with some of the...
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Dec 19, 20244 min read


Your stories meeting the parents
Welcome to our new series: Your Stories. 🎉 Each month, we will collect your stories on various topics and compile them into a blog post...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read


Preparing your daughter for Puberty
I have often thought, and even said, that if I were to die and go to hell everyone would be in junior high!! I can vividly remember 6th...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read


Teaching Kids to Know & Love God
This morning in the car I asked two of my kids if they loved Jesus, to which they responded YES! As a proud mama I shined my star....
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Dec 19, 20243 min read


Responding To Your Child's Coming Out
“Mom I really need to talk to you.” My teenage daughter Hannah hesitated in the doorway of my bedroom. I motioned for her to join me on...
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Dec 19, 20244 min read


How to Support a NICU Parent
Having a baby is like a rollercoaster, there’s lots of ups and downs and sometimes you wanna get off. Being a parent is the best, but...
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Dec 19, 20244 min read


Tips for Couples During the Transition to Parenthood
Adding a new baby to the family is a crazy transition full of big changes, both bitter and sweet. While I always love to focus on the...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read


What Your Daughter-In-Law Wants You to Know
The most common stories I hear from friends are about their mother-in-laws. They tell stories of snarky remarks, dishonesty,...
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Dec 19, 20244 min read


How to Practice Postpartum Self-Care
When I first had my baby, I looked forward to baby’s nap time as a moment when I could finally work on all of my chores and to-do lists....
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Dec 19, 20243 min read


Coparenting - The Bad, the Ugly, and the Beauty of Raising a Child & Creating a Family you Can be Proud of
Having a child and starting a family is one of the most beautiful things you can do in your life and sharing that child with someone you...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read


What I've Learned About Desire: How it Impacts my Marriage & Parenting
What feelings come to the surface when you think of the word “desire?” For me, I have thought that desires are often indulgent and...
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Dec 19, 20246 min read


Body Image, Marriage and Sex
In both my practice, and in my research, I have found that a woman’s negative body image is a big disrupter of sexual enjoyment and...
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Dec 19, 20244 min read


Kissing - becoming Orgasmic
Have you ever needed a drink of cool water? Like you’re so thirsty after exercise or being in the sun working? The water tastes so good,...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read


What You Need to Know About Lubricants
What is the best kind of lubricant for you? What brands of lubricant are the best to use? These and many other questions may be on your...
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Dec 19, 20242 min read


Tips for Married Couples on Valentines Day
On my first Valentine's Day with my husband, I was so excited. I had expectations of a romantic dinner followed by a passionate evening...
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Dec 19, 20244 min read
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