This collection of 16 MP3 CDs contains 152 presentations from the 11th annual Smart Marriages Conference held in Denver, Colorado on June 28-July 1, 2007. The conference drew together 200 marriage experts to discuss strategies and techniques for strengthening marriages. The disks include presentations on: improving marriage; the future of marriage; secrets of happily married […]
Designed for women, this workbook includes 21 self-tests and a small group discussion guide focused on enhancing communication skills in love relationships. The exercises seek to help women identify their personal communication style, understand how it interacts with their partners’ communication style, and talk their way to a healthier, stronger relationship. Specific topics addressed include: […]
Designed for men, this workbook includes 21 self-tests and a small group discussion guide focused on enhancing communication skills in love relationships. The exercises seek to help men identify their personal communication style, understand how it interacts with their partners’ communication style, and talk their way to a healthier, stronger relationship. Specific topics addressed include: […]
This report discusses the activities and outcomes of a study that investigated the demographic qualities/characteristics of Oklahoma mothers (n=500) and fathers (n=300) having babies funded by Medicaid. The study gathered information on relationship quality, explored why couples have made the choice to be married, and assessed interest and motivation in couples for attending marriage/relationship education […]
This book discusses strategies married couples can use to make more time for each other and for their marriage. Chapters address: myths that time can be stopped and that time can be saved; the impact of busyness on a marriage and how to battle busyness; different time styles and identifying a time style; priorities and […]
Authored by Associate Fellow Tim Gardner, this executive summary report provides an analysis of the state of marriage in Central Indiana and an overview of what is being done to strengthen the marriages and families of local residents. (Author abstract modified)
This small group DVD curriculum is designed to give couples the tools they need to stay connected and make more time for each other and for their marriage. The curriculum includes six 60-minute sessions, with an optional 5-7 minute related Bible study for each session. The sessions address: myths that time can be stopped and […]
In the past decade, policymakers and researchers have become increasingly interested in social programs that promote and support healthy marriages. A growing body of research evidence suggests that marriage has benefits for families and children, including improved economic well-being and mental health, and that children raised in two-parent families perform better in school and have […]
This workbook for women includes exercises and small group discussion activities focused on strategies married couples can use to make more time for each other and for their marriage. The exercises are designed to take 5-10 minutes each and address: maximizing your time quotient; the impact of busyness on a marriage and how to battle […]
This fact sheet reviews research findings to explore the impact of a mutual child have on a new stepfamily marriage, why couples elect to have a mutual child, and what effect the mutual child has on the relationships within the stepfamily. Findings indicate having a mutual child reduces the risk of divorce, while simultaneously negatively […]