Marriage

Denzel and Pauletta Washington

Valentine: Why Love Is Not Enough?

When Miley Cyrus was presented with her very first Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance, by Mariah Carey at the 2024 Grammys for a song that celebrated self-love, I was not surprised. This song for…


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7 Ways To Strengthen A Relationship

By Amy Morin While chocolates and roses might bring a smile to your partner’s face on Valentine’s Day, they’ll do little for the health of your relationship over the long term. As I explain in…


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6 Quiet Conventions Of The Healthiest Relationships

Cuddling, play, and sufficient sleep. By Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. Big romantic gestures are fun (who doesn’t like a weekend getaway?), but healthy relationships aren’t defined by grand acts or dramatic events. Sure, send the…


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To Have A Great Valentine’s Day, Do This One Thing

By Isabelle Morley Psy.D. Valentine’s Day, like many holidays, is emotionally loaded. Very few people don’t have an opinion about Valentine’s Day. Some love and cherish it, seeing it as an opportunity to spoil their…


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The Secret Ingredient To Discipline

Parenting with clarity. By Kat Scherer, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Sylvester, Ph.D. There are many reasons why a child might break rules or not comply with adult wishes. Some children are just strong-willed or very self-directed….


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Is the Way We Parent Normal?

Why it may be time to question common parenting practices. By Anita Schmalor Ph.D. Do you ever wonder if it is normal as a parent to be completely tired and exhausted by the end of…


Davido and his dad

Davido’s Father

I recently had a conversation with a well-traveled Nigerian who narrated a story about a rich-parented Nigerian who was caught cheating during an examination abroad. He ended the story by saying the moral of his…




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Achraf Hakimi, Pareto Principle, And Marriage

When the Italian economist and sociologist – Vilfredo Pareto, known for his theory on mass and elite interaction as well as for his application of mathematics to economic analysis, developed the Pareto Principle, I guess…