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Toddlers & iPads
How much is too much? Studies show that over 50% of US kids now have access to an iPad or similar touch-screen device. That means
Beyond Sexting
Beyond Sexting Using your phone to improve your relationship We all know our personal technology – our phones and tablets can be the cause of
Welcome Mardi Gras…
Mardi Gras – A Family Holiday! Most non-New Orleanians are surprised when I describe our city as “family-oriented.” And nothing proves how family friendly NOLA
Gambit features Premarital Counseling
Dr. Morris in Gambit New Orleans Gambit Weekly featured an article on Pre-Marital Counseling. Read the interview with Dr. Morris here. To learn more about
Relationship Resolutions
You’re probably feeling the pressure to come up with a couple of personal New Year’s resolutions, but what about relationship resolutions? When you think about
Your Part in the Family Play?
Do we really choose our own path? During this holiday season, most of us will spend more amounts of time with family – people
Are you thankful for your spouse?
In this season of thanksgiving, what are you thankful for? Most people say they are thankful for their family in general, usually referring to their
We got rid of TV – well, not entirely
[Note: this is the final installment in a 5-part series on a family experiment to take a break from watching TV] Tonight when I got home
Ahhh… We got rid of TV (part 4)
We notice that we all miss the TV, and yet we all acknowledge that we would do less creative, active, cuddly stuff together when the
Week 2… We got rid of TV
One reason we wanted to fast from TV was to fast from commercials and their impact on our desire for more stuff. When we watch