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New Year, New You: Crafting Relationship Resolutions that Stick
Leer en Español New Year's resolutions have become a tradition, a symbolic gesture of our commitment to self-improvement and personal growth. However, let's be honest: How many of us have...
3 Simple Ways To a Stronger Relationship in 2024
Leer en Español The beginning of a new year offers an opportunity for a fresh start. No matter how your 2023 went, you can let it go and try again in 2024. One particular area on which you may want...
The Gift of Time: 8 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate the Holidays Together
Leer en Español Much of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season comes from hunting for the perfect gifts to give the special people in your life. But this fast and chaotic pace can sometimes get...
The Gift of Time: A Meaningful Approach to Holiday Giving
Leer en Español Traditionally, this time of year is synonymous with gift-giving, exchanging material possessions to express love and appreciation. However, in recent years, there has been a growing...
Imperfect Parenting: Why I’m Grateful for Parents Who Made Mistakes
Leer en Español If you’re anything like me, your parents were not perfect. Far from it, in fact. I have always been lucky enough to have a great relationship with my parents, and still, I have spent...
Gratitude in Love: 5 Easy Ways to Tell Your Partner “Thanks”
Leer en Español Expressing gratitude in our relationships is a powerful way to show love and to bring partners closer together. (Read more about what gratitude can do for your relationships in this...
Gratitude Journal: 15 Prompts
Leer en Español Happy November! This season’s focus on giving thanks makes it a great time to start keeping a gratitude journal. Actively practicing gratitude can help you find more meaning and...
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Conflict in Your Relationship
Leer en Español Happy Halloween from your friends at HRC! If you’re like me, you enjoy the “trick” part of the holiday as much as the “treat.” But that’s only for Halloween; one tricky thing that...
Into the Woods: The Importance of Playtime in Marriage
Leer en Español At HRC, one of our goals as an organization is to live by the same principles that we teach our participants. Below, you can see one example of this in the life of our Special...
Celebrating 18 Years of Building Healthy Relationships: A Heartfelt Thank You
Leer en Español In May of this year, we marked a significant milestone at Healthy Relationships California (HRC) —celebrating our 18th year as an organization! It's a momentous occasion that has us...
3 Ways to Strengthen Genuine Relationships with Your Kids During Back to School
Leer en Español As the school year starts back up, it can feel like the world starts to spin at double-speed. Between everyone’s busy schedules, navigating jobs, keeping appointments, juggling...
“Once they start practicing these skills with their kids, it’s a MIRACLE!”
Edixon Martinez is an experienced family educator with over 16 years of experience. He specializes in teaching parents how to effectively manage conflict and build stronger relationships with their...