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Top Ten Important lessons / Concepts

This list is to help remember the valuable and important lessons learned while learning about family relations. Families are the center part of Gods plan. Learning about families has really changed me. This will be my final blog post. I enjoyed learning and sharing with you what I learn in class and in reading. Here are my top ten list: Communication theories: System theories reveal the unnoticed systems in our routines and interactions. Exchange theory emphasizes reciprocity and what we expect in return. Conflict theory arises when personal desires clash, often due to social inequality or differing moral perspectives. Symbolic interaction theory shows how we imitate behaviors, especially in challenging situations. Boundaries in relationships: Setting boundaries within a marriage is important for protecting the wellbeing, respect, and individuality of both partners. Clear standards, agreements, and limits help maintain a strong, happy, healthy, and balanced marriage. Effective commun
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Resources and lessons to adapt to become a great parent.

During our discussion in class, the question of improving parenting practices came up, and it is a topic that resonates with many individuals who are thinking about having children now or in the future. Reflecting on our own childhood and the lessons learned from our parents can be a valuable starting point for personal growth as a parent. Each of us can draw inspiration from the positive aspects of our own parent figures and incorporate those best lessons into our own approach. Furthermore, by studying how other relatives or others handle their own children, we can expand our sources of ideas. There are certainly times in our lives when we see someone's parenting style and consider that approach or strategy. Often our parents might have used it in the same circumstances, but not like that. We can broaden our own parenting resources by learning from these insights and adopting the positive things we've observed. Parental guidance may differ depending on the age of the child. Th
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The Impact of Fathers in a Child's Journey.

This week holds special significance for me as I've been learning the topic of becoming a better provider and exploring the profound influence fathers have on their children's lives. Before I embark on this journey, I want to take a moment to reflect on my own father and share my experiences. I invite you to join me in this exploration and hope that we can learn together. As always, please feel free to share your thoughts and questions in the comment section. Let’s get right to it. Many of us believe that we have the best dad in the world, and I am no exception. I believe that to be true because I also happen to have that father-son relationship with my dad. From a young age, I have cherished memories of my dad. It's the little memories like walking me to school, helping me with homework, and helping me prepare for exams that seem to create a bond between us. Over time, our relationship has grown even stronger, and now he is not just my father but also my best friend. I asp
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The power of council in relationships and church.

The power of council in relationships and church. Healthy relationships, whether personal or professional, are built on effective communication. It improves communication between people and promotes mutual understanding and trust. All parties engaged must make a conscious effort to foster a culture of effective communication. I learned of helpful actions to do to encourage a tradition of effective communication relationships and hope share it with you. Earlier in the semester, we discussed some several factors like listening, communication, understanding, and such things. Well today I would like to share with you lessons from church leaders, discussions in class, and articles I read. Hope you get to tag along and learn with me. Please feel free to share thoughts you might have as you read this article. I read an article by Elder Ballard called “Strength in Counsel”. According to this article, the Church relies heavily on its councils to make decisions, provide leadership, and pro
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What creates stress within a marriage? How to handle stress as a couple and a family?

 Life has its ups and downs, and every marriage and family experiences stress to some extent. From financial pressures to parenting challenges, the strains of daily life can take a toll on relationships. A marriage and family relationship can experience stress in many different ways. For stress to be effectively managed, the sources needs to be found. Whenever issues arise, questioning the source of the problem usually leads to finding a solution. Although there are multiple ways we can talk about stress, let's only see what causes this problem. Stress is a sign of discomfort, or struggle. It is a difficult situation that seems overwhelming. Stress is never ending. Everyone experiences stress in some way everyday. No one can escape it. The only thing left is how we face or take this opportunity to grow together as a family. How have you handled stress? How did it go? What was the lessons learned? We all have lessons learned from stress. Whether it be by overcoming the challenges,
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What boundaries should be around a marriage? What would they look like?

  What boundaries should be around a marriage? What would they look like? In class, this week we discussed on marriage. Specifically, on setting boundaries within the marriage.     I think this is an interesting topic to learn about and share my experiences with you. I hope you get to share your thoughts in the comment section. I will be sharing insights from class, scriptures, and articles. I hope you get to enjoy and learn with me. To protect the wellbeing, respect, and individuality of both partners, it is important to create clear standards, agreements, and limits within the marriage. Setting these boundaries within a marriage is important for preserving a strong, happy, healthy, and balanced marriage. Each couple's approach to setting boundaries in a marriage will be different depending on their own unique dynamics, needs, and views. In a relationship, I think setting boundaries should start with having an option communication. I believe this is the spine of any marriage
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How does counseling affect marriage?

  How does counseling affect marriage? This week, we had a wonderful discussion on counseling and how it changes the dynamics of a relationship. I thought it would be a good topic since, at some point in our lives, we have all needed counseling, and some of us may have even provided counsel to people we know. I have received counsel on many occasions, with the most being during my voluntary mission for the LDS church. This experience taught me valuable lessons in communication, self-reflection, goals and values, and purpose. I hope to share these lessons with you, along with other learning opportunities. Counseling is a great way to initiate the process of resolving conflicts or reconnecting with "your why's." However, this greatly depends on who you seek counsel from. For married couples, it is beneficial to counsel with each other or involve a third party if necessary. Do you think it is a good idea to discuss your spouse without them being present during counseling? If
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