Summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYub62YD4qU<br> <br> In the first half of the show we discuss ideas a blog written by Dr. Mark Goulston on how to increase the happiness of your "couplehood" The 10 habits discussed:<br> <br> 1. Go to bed at the same time<br> 2. Cultivate common interests<br> 3. Walk hand in hand or side by side<br> 4. Make trust and forgiveness your default<br> 5. Focus more on what your partner does right than what he or she does wrong<br> 6. Hug each other as soon as you see each other after work<br> 7. Say “I love you” and “Have a good day” every morning<br> 8. Say “Good night” every night, regardless of how you feel<br> 9. Do a “weather” check during the day<br> 10. Be proud to be seen with your partner<br> <br> The second half of the show we discuss a blog written by Kate Hunter titled " The Age Your Kids Need You Around The Most" Many times parents tend to take a less active role of parenting during the pre-adolecent stage as children begin to spread their wings. Many experts believe this is the time when they need us the most.<br> <br> Todd also submits two entries into the Tournament of Bad- Golden Globes & the phrase "Happy Wife, Happy Life"<br> <br> Resources discussed in this week's show:<br> <br> Dr. Mark Goulston's blog 10 Habits of Happy Couples<br> <br> Kate Hunter's blog "The Age Your Kids Need You Around The Most"<br> <br> Hunter Clark's interview with Cathy on her "Yoga Stories" podcast<br> <br> Todd's first blog "11 Mistakes Your marriage Needs You To Stop Making" <br> <br> HeartMath's Power Of The Heart's Electromagnetic Field<br> <br> Previous ZPR podcast which discussed the relationship b/w the heart and the brain "Respect for The Scarecrow & The Tin Man" <br> <br> <br> <br> REMINDERS:<br> <br> If you shop Amazon by going through our website first (there is an amazon link on the bottom right hand of our home page), a portion of your sale will help fund our Be U program. Thanks for supporting us!<br> <br> Check out our new website & be sure to sign up to get all new podcast sent direct to your inbox @ ZPR.<br> <br> We have arranged for a screening of the documentary "Girl Rising" in Lombard. Click here to purchase your tickets, they are going quickly.<br> <br> Todd's Men Adventure Retreat is February 28th through March 2nd. Please email @ comments@zenparentingradio.com for details.<br> <br> We would love to hear any comments from the show by sending us an email @ comments@zenparentingradio.com<br> <br> You can be sure to hear more by liking our facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting
