How to Repair Your Relationship With Your Child After Yelling

parent and child reconnecting after a moment of conflict

You yelled. You lost your patience. You said something more harshly than you intended. Maybe you saw your child’s face change immediately and thought, I shouldn’t have said that. Or maybe it wasn’t until later—after everyone had gone to their rooms and the house was quiet—that the guilt showed up. For many parents navigating parenting … Read more

“Who Started It?” Is Usually the Wrong Question: Understanding the Cycle That Keeps Couples Stuck

It usually sounds something like this: “I wouldn’t get angry if she would stop criticizing me.” And her response? “I wouldn’t criticize him if he would actually talk to me.” He says: “I’d talk to you if every conversation didn’t turn into an argument.” She says: “Every conversation turns into an argument because you shut … Read more

Do We Need Couples Therapy? 7 Questions Murfreesboro Partners Should Ask

Every couple faces rough patches, but how do you know if you could truly benefit from couples therapy? If you and your partner in Murfreesboro have been struggling with your relationship, it’s wise to periodically check in on its health. Here are seven key questions to ask yourselves. Your answers can help you decide whether … Read more