People come into my office and ask, "What makes a happy marriage?"

People come into my office and ask, "What makes a happy marriage?"

I am asking you to help me answer this question. (Please share what makes a marriage happy.)

Listed are some helpful tidbits in answering the question.

1.  Communication

2.  Date night once a week

3.  Forgiveness

4. Humor

5.  Commitment

6.  Appreciation

7.  Respect 

For a relationship to work, both people must willing to share. 

Building Resilience in Children

Raising resilient children can help them respond to life's challenges. Parents can help children develop strengths and skills to succeed in life.

The tools that can help children to respond to challenges are found by Dr. Ginsburg, who identifies the seven "C" of resilience.

1.  Competence-Being able to handle situations
2.  Confidence-Developing belief in one's abilities
3.  Connection-Being close to family and community
4.  Character-Developing a set of morals and values
5.  Contribution-Making a difference
6.  Coping-Learning to cope with stress
7.  Control-Being in control of one's decisions

For additional information or questions about Dr. Ginsburg's seven"C" of resilience, send me an e-mail. Also, you can order the book on-line pertaining to Dr. Ginsburg's seven "C" of resilience:

"Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings"
Ginsburg, Kenneth R. MD