Blog - First Things First

Conversation Starters for Kids and Parents

Talking now can help you talk more as they grow.

Dad: “Hey bud, how was your day today?” Son: “Fine.” Dad: “Was it a good day?” Son: “Yep.” Son: “Can I go play now?” Have you had this conversation? We have… too often. After a couple of these, it was time to regroup and rethink how we created conversation with our kids. To get the…

8 Things You Should Never Do During an Argument With Your Spouse

You can both win the fight with these tips.

Arguments can feel like a chess match. You both strategically state your case like seasoned lawyers, presenting key evidence to prove you are right. Other times it’s more like a boxing match, verbally duking it out, and sometimes coming away emotionally cut and bruised. Disagreements happen in marriage. It’s normal. But there are healthy and…

What’s the Difference Between Living Together and Marriage

Make sure you're on the same page!

Romantic relationships are full of big decisions. One decision that’s gonna present itself is A) Do we move in together? and/or B) Do we get married? 59% of adults under the age of 45 have decided to move in together at some point. Then there’s the question: What would change if we got married? Is…