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How Should I Develop My Child's Sense of Self?
Our world is growing more and more diverse, some of which include race, ethnicity, and culture. As parents or soon-to-be parents, it will be increasingly important to develop your child's ability to relate to people who are different than they are. How do you do that? The first step is helping your child understand their own identity!
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Dating, Jealousy, & Expectations: 5 Ways To Grow Your Relationship
"Picture this scenario: You’ve been getting to know a guy and you find yourself spending more time together… As you do, you notice something: There is a girl in his close circle of friends who he seems to be really close with. You trust him, but you wonder what to do because it seems like this could become an issue."
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We're Terrible At Budgeting! Can You Help?
Dear CMR,
As a married couple, we put together a budget to help us save money, but have a hard time sticking to it. How can we be more disciplined?
Signed, Sucker For Sales
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What Is Hollywood Teaching You About Relationships?
What if all we knew about marriage, love, sex, and dating came from Hollywood? What kind of themes or values would emerge? We take a close look at two movies nominated for the Oscars in 2019, "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "A Star Is Born." What messages were they communicating about relationships? Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explains his thoughts on these two films.
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"I Just Won't Tell Them:" Keeping Secrets In A Relationship
Sometimes we have secrets from our past that we may not want others to know. We have all done things or made mistakes of which we are not proud and don't come to light. What do we do with those secrets when we are in a relationship?
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Tackle Debt vs. Saving? What Do We Do?
Dear CMR,
As a young person, newly married what is more important? Saving, or paying off debt?
Signed,
Trying To Be Financially Wise
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What Can Cross-Cultural Relationships Teach You?
Long-term friendships can be difficult to maintain over time but also have the potential to teach us so much. When those friends come from a different culture, those differences can draw you even closer when you explore them together. How do you do that? What should you be aware of?
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The Never-Ending Argument: How To Settle It
It is said there are issues that couples will never agree on, ones they will always fight about. Yes, it is true there are issues couples will never agree on. No, they do not always need to fight about them. Yes, couples can manage this tension.