A common theme I hear when working with couples, is that there is a lack of communication between the two of them, or between them and their children. They often feel like no one is on the same page. And even moreso, they feel like they never have the time to talk because they are so busy. What I have found to be very successful with couples and families is to institute a weekly Family Meeting. This is a scheduled period of time that everyone sets aside to meet and talk together. It creates a sense of purpose and unity that manay families struggle with. It makes space for each person to share what's on their mind and for all parties to discuss topics that pertain to and effect the entire family. It also tends to drastically improve communication amongst family members, thus creating more harmony. While there isn't a specific agenda for these meetings, it IS important to have an agenda. The agenda for each family may look a little different. But I've also found that