We recently had one of our readers ask a challenging question. We felt like it would be useful to share her question and Dr. Wally's response in hopes that others …

A Great Idea ... "See beyond your partner's negative actions in the moment to the good intentions from which they spring or the positive consequences they sometimes have." (Andrew Christensen in …

A Great Idea ... "Scholars distinguish three kinds of 'work orientation:'a job, a career, and a calling. You do a job for the paycheck at the end of the week...A career …

A Great Idea ...   "At times of strong emotion there is nothing as comforting and helpful as a person who listens and understands." (Child psychologist, Haim Ginott, in his book, Between …

Latter-day Saints have a unique view of law. For us, law is not a quirky and mysterious invention God uses to test His creation. Rather we understand that law governs …

A Great Idea ... "Discussions invariably end on the same note they begin...If you start an argument harshly-meaning you attack your spouse verbally-you'll end up with at least as much tension …

A Great Idea ... "People who make permanent and universal explanations for good events, as well as temporary and specific explanations for bad events, bounce back from troubles briskly and get …

A Great Idea ... "Children benefit from a family life that has an expected rhythm and routine to it... Children derive comfort from familiarity. . . It helps them feel more …

A Great Idea ... "What causes a spouse to be chronically critical?  We have discovered that there are two sources.  The first is an emotionally unresponsive partner...The other source of criticism …