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Raising Arizona Kids Columns

Michael and Karen Aurit’s monthly columns as seen on RaisingArizonaKids.com

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Healthy Love Habits

RAK’s monthly relationship column for learning simple habits to create the healthy and loving connection you desire and deserve.

A column by Karen Aurit, LAMFT

HEALTHY LOVE HABITS

Savoring

Savoring means to focus on our positive emotion in the moment, deepening into the feeling and clinging to it for a bit longer than usual.

By Karen Aurit
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Summer Lovin’ Yourself to Benefit Your Relationship

If I love myself—my relationship will improve. Tell me more, tell me more!

By Karen Aurit
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Spring Cleaning Your Relationship

Relationships can sometimes feel like a bedroom closet in desperate need of a refreshing makeover.

By Karen Aurit
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Make Everyday Valentine’s Day

Roses, chocolates, and jewelry are a fun way to celebrate your love, but it is the small daily gestures that create a strong foundation for a lifetime together.

By Karen Aurit
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Parenting Your Newborn as a Team

Parenting a newborn baby can unite parents in profound ways; however, it can also lead them further apart.

By Karen Aurit
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Happy Holiday Humor

Could the secret to navigating holiday stress and even the success of your marriage depend on making your spouse laugh?

By Karen Aurit
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Creating an Attitude of Gratitude

Ever caught yourself focusing on your partner’s negative qualities? You’re not alone.

By Karen Aurit
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Courageous Co-Parenting

RAK’s monthly column for separating or divorced parents to learn conflict resolution skills, strategies, and attitudes for healthy co-parenting.

A column by Michael Aurit, JD, MDR

COURAGEOUS CO-PARENTING

The Power of Reframing

Reframing is the most effective strategy I use as a professional mediator to help parents communicate better.

By Michael Aurit
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7 Tips for Talking About Divorce

Your concern about how best to have this conversation shows that you are thoughtful and want to do what is best for your kids.

By Michael Aurit
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I Could Have Done It Differently

Let’s take a look inside a co-parenting mediation. Having divorced a year earlier, the parents have both agreed to some minor updates to their parenting plan.

By Michael Aurit
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COURAGEOUS CO-PARENTING

Your Communication Reboot

Need better communication with your co-parent? Here are helpful tips for a communication reboot.

By Michael Aurit
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3 Guiding Commitments for Your Baby

Research confirms the accuracy of these poignant lyrics—even for newborns.

By Michael Aurit
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Sharing New Year’s Resolutions

Are co-parenting conversations turning into arguments? You are not alone. We can help align your shared co-parenting values.

By Michael Aurit
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There is Always an Answer

In many cases, the disagreement results in conflict, making the conversation even more challenging.

By Michael Aurit
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