The Happy Family Collection

Grow Your Family

Building a family is a beautiful experience, but it comes with challenges too. The Happy Family Collection features expert advice from our marriage and family therapists and parenting coaches to help your family grow through all phases of life.

In this collection, you’ll find expert advice to help you navigate pregnancy and new parenthood, build positive parenting skills, foster positive blended family experiences, develop healthy boundaries, and strengthen your bonds with the people closest to your heart.

The Latest Posts From The Happy Family Collection

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When Politics Get Personal: How to Maintain Relationships in an Era of Polarization with Dr. Bill Doherty

Discover how to stay connected across differing values and beliefs with Dr. Bill Doherty’s political communication strategies.

A man sits at a table in his home working from his laptop and taking care of his infant at the same time. He looks burned out representing Parental Burnout: How to Find Work-Life Balance as a Parent

Work, Kids, Repeat? How to Find Work-Life Balance to Prevent Parental Burnout

Overcome parental burnout and learn how to find work-life balance as a parent with these expert strategies and easy changes.

A woman watches her child build a tower with blocks and the child stretches her arms up in celebration as she finishes representing child centered play therapy.

Child Centered Play Therapy for Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids

Unlock the power of Child Centered Play Therapy! Check out this article to help your child thrive emotionally, build confidence, and deepen your bond.

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How to Keep Your Relationship Strong After Having a Baby

Welcoming a child together launches you into a new chapter as a couple. Here’s how to keep your relationship strong after having a baby!

How to Have Difficult Conversations

Difficult conversations are tough, and easy to avoid (or botch). But authentic communication is vital for healthy relationships — especially when it’s about something hard to talk about. Get strategies for having productive, “critical conversations” on this episode of the podcast.