Part of being a successful co-parent means temporarily setting aside feelings of hurt or anger to focus on your child’s needs and effectively work together with your co-parent. This doesn’t mean that you have to push down or minimize your
A Guide to Successful Co-Parenting: Series Intro
Co-parenting can be challenging, whether you are married, separated, divorced, or were never partnered with your child’s other parent. The job of co-parents is to work together to help their child thrive, and though it’s important for co-parents to have
Listen to the ones you love
Listening to the important people in our lives shows that we care about and appreciate them!
What are you thankful for?
Gratitude is an important part of building healthy relationships. When we take time to reflect on what we are grateful for about ourselves and our loved ones, we can feel a greater sense of joy, peace, and love. Take some
“I” Statements
“I” statements are a key part of healthy communication and conflict resolution in relationships. They help us avoid blame and enable us to take responsibility for our thoughts and feelings, especially when working through conflict within our relationships. Make an
You Alone are Enough
You are enough. You deserve love, happiness, and peace. Self-love is an important part of having a healthy relationship with yourself and with others. Take some time today to reflect on the things that you love about yourself!
Trusting, Warm & Safe
Healthy relationships require trust, warmth, and safety!
Meet Each Other with a Smile
“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” – Mother Teresa
Guilford County Kindness Champion 2020
Today’s Kindness Champion is Mat Burkett! This is what his nominator had to say about what makes him a kindness champion: “I’m nominating him because he is the perfect example of kindness! Always willing to lend a hand to someone
Talking to Teens about Healthy Dating Partners
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant A big part of developing healthy dating relationships is knowing what to look for in a dating partner. Though attraction is an important part of dating, it’s also important to find someone who embodies