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When Is Couples Counseling a Bad Idea?
<p>As you may have guessed, I am a big believer in marital therapy/couples counseling. I think it is helpful for a lot of people, and I think many folks would be much happier if they […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Jan 10, 20152 min read


How to Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth (and Other Stories)
<p>My latest parenting article in the Where What When: Let me start with this question: How do you get your kids to brush their teeth every night? http://www.wherewhatwhen.com/article/how-to-get-your-kids-to-brush-their-teeth-and-other-stories Learn more about our parenting support services […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Jan 3, 20151 min read


Make it Holiday NOT A Holler-day
<p>Are you sitting there feeling overwhelmed with all the things you want to get done for the holidays. In fact you may be running around hollering at the fact that there is not enough time, […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Dec 22, 20142 min read


Recovering from an Affair
<p>An affair is often thought of as a death blow to a marriage –the worst thing that could possibly happen to the relationship, from which there can be no recovery. The truth is that a […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Dec 14, 20141 min read


Parenting in the iPhone Age
<p>An article I wrote in a local paper on a modern-day topic: http://jewishtimes.com/31779/parenting-in-the-iphone-age/ Learn more about our parenting workshops here.</p>

Raffi Bilek
Dec 10, 20141 min read


Gadget-Free Bedrooms
<p>Here’s an interesting article from the New York Times on relationships and technology – how do all our gadgets affect our intimate relationships? http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/style/are-gadget-free-bedrooms-the-secret-to-a-happy-relationship.html Learn more about our couples counseling services here.</p>

Raffi Bilek
Dec 4, 20141 min read


Do You Need Couples Counseling?
<p>Are you in need of couples counseling? How would you even know whether you are or not? Here are some questions you can ask yourself to determine whether you are a candidate for marriage counseling: […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Nov 30, 20142 min read


Does My Mommy Have Two Mommies?
<p>Adoption is not just an event in the life of a person; it is on ongoing reality in the life of a whole family. The adoption experience does not begin or end with the adopted […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Nov 22, 20142 min read


How to Argue with Your Spouse without Solving Anything
<p>An article I wrote about spousal disagreements has been posted on wellness.com: Arguments among dating and married couples have gotten a bad name. Sure, they cause anger, frustration, tears, breakups, and divorces, but apart from […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Nov 19, 20141 min read


Playdates Made Easy
<p>This article made me both laugh and cry out loud! Becoming a mother brings children, mess, a larger wardrobe, and fewer friends. For people (like me) who thrive on social interaction and friendship, making time […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Nov 14, 20141 min read


How to Be Married to a Woman
<p>The sequel to my highly popular “How to Be Married to a Man:” How to Be Married to a Woman My article, “How to Be Married to a Man,” recently published in the Where What […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Nov 8, 20147 min read


Getting Your Kids to Eat Their Dinner
<p>Here is another column from the BJH in which I answer the classic question: How do I get my kids to eat their dinner??? Dear BJH, My kids are really great overall, but the one […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Nov 1, 20143 min read


A Dog Named Depression
<p>This short video offers an excellent perspective on what it’s like to be depressed. Depression does tremendous damage to relationships. If you or someone you love is suffering from depression, don’t hesitate to reach out […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Oct 25, 20141 min read


Between Parents & In-Laws
<p>Here is a recent column of mine that appeared in a local newspaper discussing a common issue that comes up in families. While this person may or may not be a candidate for family therapy, […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Oct 18, 20141 min read


Love after Adultery
<p>It is commonly thought that adultery is a certain death blow to a marriage. After all, what could possibly do more injury to a relationship than an affair? It strikes us as the worst thing […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Oct 8, 20142 min read
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