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G is for Gratitude

Zach Brittle, LMHC

Do you “give thanks” before meals? If so, to whom? Or to what? Does it matter? If you don’t give thanks, why not?

The Progressive Dad’s Dilemma

Jessica Michaelson

In the world I live in, a highly-educated community in the liberal San Francisco Bay Area, adults come into parenthood with egalitarian ideals.

F is for Friendship

Zach Brittle, LMHC

I was in a job interview a while back when the interviewer asked me, “What three words would your best friend use to describe you.” I like the question, but it took me a moment or two to respond.

The Trouble with Contempt

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Contempt to be the #1 predictor of divorce. What is contempt, and what makes this horseman the worst?

E is for Empathy

Zach Brittle, LMHC

E is for Empathy. I’m obsessed with empathy lately. It’s hard to define exactly what “lately” is, but it’s been floating around my mind for a better part of a year.

Accepting Responsibility

Dr. Ellie Wilde

When it comes to your problems as a couple, ditch defensiveness and learn how to accept responsibility for your role. Here's how.

What Healthy Couples Know About Handling Conflict

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Learn how to implicitly communicate with your partner

Self-Care vs. Criticism

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Part of taking care of yourself and your partner is learning how to avoid the use of criticism.

C is for Contempt & Criticism

Zach Brittle, LMHC

"Hold your horses" and learn why contempt and criticism won't get you what you want.

B is for Betrayal

Zach Brittle, LMHC

The most damaging betrayals are the everyday ones

A is for Arguments

Zach Brittle, LMHC

How you argue says a lot about your relationship.

The Digital Age: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Parents are the ones to model healthy online habits for their children and show them there's life beyond the screens.

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