Family Systems        
Welcome to FAMILIES!


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The FAMILIES! website from K-State Research and Extension is designed to share research-based educational information for enhancing the quality of personal and family life in communities throughout Kansas as well as the nation. We hope you take time to browse through our web pages to find resources that could be helpful in your daily life, whether it be with family, friends, co-workers, or other persons with whom you are connected in the community.

If you are a Kansas resident, your local K-State Research and Extension office can give you assistance with family-related resources. They can provide you with the materials listed under publications and other information as requested.

 
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Before the Ring: Marriage therapist says high-conflict couples have work to do before saying "I do"

A Kansas State University marriage therapist has Valentine's Day advice for couples contemplating commitments and engagement rings: Mix romance with a generous portion of reality.

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...With optimal conversations, research finds young couples experience less relationship stress...

Young adults who easily engage in rewarding conversations with their partners are less likely to hold onto anger and stress and more likely to be satisfied with the relationship, according to research from Kansas State University.

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FamilyTALK: Making It Work

Most of you rarely think about how you communicate with loved ones. However, family communication is important: It determines relationships with each other and sets the tone for family living.

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