John Larroquette
Dr. Peter Brennan
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- 1. Pilot Sep 9, 2003
- Peter and Annie Brennan try to nudge their adult children out of the nest.
- 2. Over and Out Sep 16, 2003
- Todd's inability to choose between two women frustrates his father.
- 3. Tooth Sep 23, 2003
- The Brennans decide to set Sara up with two dates, to end her dating drought.
- Having Dinner Together Matters. Kids who have dinner with their families do better across pretty much every conceivable metric. Via The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More
- Share The Family History. Children who know the stories of those who came before them have higher self-esteem and a sense of control over their lives.
- Reduce Stress. Not easy, I know, but it’s what kids want from their parents more than anything else. Via The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More
- Be Part Of A Larger Community. Tons of research shows religious families are happier. Why is that? Further study has shown it’s the friends that a religious community provides.
Apr 23, 2024 · Learn about the qualities that can lead to happiness within a family, such as mental and physical wellness, communication, financial stability, quality time, respect, and positive influences. Find out how therapy can help you and your family members cope with challenges and improve your relationships.
- Happy Family Secret No. 1: Enjoy Each Other. The essence of a happy family is that they truly uplift each other and that all comes down to how they treat each other, says Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, a New York-based family and relationship counselor and host of The Learning Channel's Shalom in the Home.
- Happy Family Secret No. 2: Swap Stories. "When your kids come home, ask them what happened in school and have a story for them," he says. "If you come home dejected and not really interested and then five minutes later the TV is on, why would they be happy to see you?"
- Happy Family Secret No. 3: Put the Marriage First. "Set a real example of love," Boteach says. "The relationship and marriage must come first." Think Carol and Mike Brady of the Brady Bunch and Cliff and Clair Huxtable of the Cosby Show.
- Happy Family Secret No. 4: Break Bread Together. Families that eat together, stay together. It's that simple. "Family dinners are essential," Boteach says.
8 secrets to have a happy family. The definition of “family” has become more diverse, and your family may look different than other families. Whoever makes up your family, though, there are habits happy families share, and habits unhappy families share. “Family” is an interesting word simply because of how flexible it has become.
Oct 9, 2020 · How to find happiness and well-being in the midst of the pandemic with simple, fun activities for families. Learn from a pediatrician and positive psychology expert how to create moments of joy with games, baking, reading, and more.
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Dec 5, 2023 · 1. “It didn’t matter how big our house was; it mattered that there was love in it.” — Peter Buffett. 2. “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call...
Jan 10, 2023 · Learn how to cope with common family issues and improve your well-being with six qualities of strong families. Find out what makes a family healthy, how to communicate positively, and how to deal with prejudice and drama.
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