Conflict between parents is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to hurt kids. Here’s how to turn a disagreement into a positive lesson. "Children are like emotional Geiger counters,” says E. Mark Cummings, psychologist at Notre Dame University, who, along with colleagues, has published hundreds of papers over twenty years on the subject. Kids pay close […]
The Fatherhood Research & Practice Network (FRPN) is seeking proposals from teams of researchers and fatherhood programs to evaluate fatherhood services. The FRPN is a five-year national project that funds the evaluation of fatherhood programs working with low-income populations and offers a wealth of training and technical assistance to improve fatherhood practice and evaluation research. […]
July 16- 21, 2016 in Anaheim, CA Equipping those leading the way for healthy relationship development, family formation, and poverty prevention with the knowledge and strategies to be most effective in the workplace and community. The theme for 2016 is Be The Change. NARME believes we are all challenged to Be The Change in […]
Routledge releases new evidence-based approaches series: James J. Ponzetti, Jr. (ed.). (2015). Evidence-based Approaches to Relationship and Marriage Education. Routledge. James J. Ponzetti, Jr. (ed.). (2015). Evidence-based Approaches to Sexuality Education: A Global Perspective. Routledge. James J. Ponzetti, Jr. (ed.). (2015). Evidence-based Approaches to Parenting Education: A Global Perspective. Routledge. Read more.
The 2016 Conference, "Strengthening Parenting Relationship Assets To Improve Child Well Being" will be one of the most exciting ever. The conference will also mark the 20 Year Anniversary of The National Partnership for Community Leadership (NPCL). We are truly honored to have served as a pioneer organization in the fields of responsible fatherhood, family […]
Many first romantic relationships occur during adolescence. These relationships can help shape a variety of experiences (both positive and negative). Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education (HMRE) programs for youth can shape these experiences by improving youth attitudes and expectations concerning romantic relationships and by helping youth develop key skills to form healthy relationships and […]
The Administration for Children and Families is in the process of updating Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education programs to address the unique needs of individuals who are (or may eventually be) in same-sex relationships. The project is identifying practices that address the unique needs of LGBT populations, such as encouraging programs to adopt policies that […]
Many couples find that their sexual desire has dwindled over time. It's not unusual for partners who could not keep their hands off each to gradually lose interest. But new research indicates that there are ways that couples can sustain — or relight — their passion. Gurit E. Birnbaum, Harry T. Reis, Moran Mizrahi, […]
Joe was at the NARME Summit doing what he loved, teaching others about Family Wellness. Joe was a constant source of creativity, enthusiasm, professionalism, wisdom, and dedication to Family Wellness Associates, those he trained, the many people and families he served during his life as a clinical psychologist, treasured friends, and most especially, his […]
According to a recent headline in the Washington Post, “Living together is basically the same as marriage, study finds.” Is that true? I do not think so, but it is worth grappling with the study and related findings. Read more.