Emotional intelligence isn’t as innate as it seems. But it might be a far bigger player in your marriage than you anticipate.

More than any other factor—really—your spiritual compatibility will influence your future marriage.

Help mentees evaluate how they could elevate their marriage before it starts.

Raising a special-needs child has an ongoing effect on your marriage. Be sure not to let it override your marriage in a way that causes it to crumble.

We know what you're arguing about. Grab pointers to deal with the issues nagging your marriage and how to approach conflict like a pro.

It’s one thing when your home is filled with fighting. But if things are just okay? How do you work on your marriage when your spouse won’t?

These ideas will help you develop deeper relationships with your children despite a hectic schedule.

Quality time speaks love to a young child.

More stuff means more bills. More bills require more work.The work life balance cycle is as paralyzing as it is addictive. And it is luring every American family.

As I start another new year without my husband, I will strive to live in light of what grief has taught me about the fleeting nature of life.

Your relationship with your college kid may change as they grow. So here are five things they may need on Christmas break.

Need a low-stress way to keep the holiday fun while still focusing on the meaning of Christmas? We’ve got you covered with this family Christmas countdown.

If you're looking to take your next date-night convo to the next level, try out these 25 questions to ask your spouse.

One of the most stressful aspects of blended family life is the relationship between a stepparent and stepkids. Here are four tips to help you manage the emotions you feel.

From "I do," there will be forces trying to pull you and your spouse apart. Fight the drift by focusing on intentional, quality time.

Obviously, sexual stress negatively impacts a marriage. Blended-family marriages are no different, but the nature of the stressors is different.

In FamilyLife’s newest Christian podcast, Shelby Abbott discusses music, Scripture, and raising the bar for his young-adult listeners.

An abuser typically has a well-stocked arsenal of ways to exert power over you.

A godly home isn’t a perfect place but a place where others sense the influence of Christ. Here are 30 traits that help define it.

Godly homes are where imperfect families rely on God’s grace to be faithful reflections of Him in the way they relate to others.

When my wife was pregnant, I was excited about being a new dad. But balancing fatherhood and marriage was a challenge I needed help with.

Two years ago I moved to Denver.  I was pursuing the woman who is now my wife.  She was starting at Denver Seminary, pursuing a master’s degree in counseling.  I […]

After finding out your wife is pregnant, it’s normal to ask, “Am I ready to be a dad?” And where do you find guidance for what’s ahead?

The first step in becoming complete is to stop relying on our own resourcefulness and recognize our great need of a powerful God.

When we became parents, our entire universe shifted. What happened to the couple we were?

I love family vacations. But when seven of us are in the minivan, sinful natures threaten family fun. Relate? Here are three reminders.

Spiritual intimacy creates the deepest, most significant bonds between wives and husbands, but that doesn’t mean it comes easy.

Chances are, at some point in your life, the idea of "home" will feel a bit complicated. How do you go about making your house a home?

The emotional and spiritual pain after an abortion is overwhelming. Here are five ways to help a friend process.

With your patience and understanding and God's help, it is possible for your spouse to return to normal and healthy sexual and emotional function.