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Family Relations Journal
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A peer-reviewed academic journal of the National Council on Family Relations, Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science publishes translational science about families.
December's FR features articles on the well-being of couples, parents, and young adults, and so much more: tinyurl.com/FRDec2025

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December 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Lots of new Family Relations articles are available for your perusal! bit.ly/FREarlyView

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December 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Strengthening family is a key topic area in the new December issue of FR: tinyurl.com/FRDec2025

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December 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
There's still time to submit letters of intent for our upcoming special section on CBPR and families! tinyurl.com/FRcfpCBPR

Letters of intent are due Dec. 30.

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December 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Articles in the new December issue of FR continue our ongoing examination of families' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: tinyurl.com/FRDec2025

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December 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We're proud to announce that 2 Family Relations articles in the area of military- and veteran-families research have been recognized on The Thompson List! Learn more: tinyurl.com/4m6dr8m6
December 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A new issue of Family Relations is here! tinyurl.com/FRDec2025

Our December issue features articles about families during the COVID-19 pandemic, experiences in adoptive families, & much more.

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December 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Check out the latest Family Relations research — articles published on coparenting, work–family topics, and more: bit.ly/FREarlyView

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November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Letters of intent due Dec. 30 for our special section call for papers! tinyurl.com/FRcfpCBPR

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November 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
FR in the media: The Psychology Today blog referenced FR research in a piece about overparenting: tinyurl.com/mrbtprn8

The FR article referenced looked at the role of overparenting in the relationship between parent's and adolescent's anxiety: tinyurl.com/yujhk7td
When Caring Hurts: The Roots and Risks of Overparenting
Well-meaning parents can hurt when they try to help too much. New research shows parent anxiety may drive overparenting.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
More highlights from FR's October issue! Explore research on global families, including parenting and families in China, Arab–Muslim women in Israel, and more: tinyurl.com/FROct2025

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November 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Forbes referenced FR in a piece about habits to keep love alive in your relationship: tinyurl.com/mptbnmb5

Read the FR article on associations between relationship effort and relationship satisfaction: tinyurl.com/y6rjtkhp
The Single Most Important Habit That Keeps Love Alive, By A Psychologist
Many couples fall apart because they neglect this one habit and settle for less in their relationships. Here’s what you can do differently to protect your love.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The latest FR issue features research on emotion management and mothering, Latinx children's perceptions of the immigration climate, and more articles on diverse families: tinyurl.com/FROct2025

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November 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Letters of intent due Dec. 30 for our upcoming special section, "Community-Based Participatory Research to Understand Families and Family Contexts": tinyurl.com/FRcfpCBPR

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November 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The Atlantic referenced FR in a piece on seeing desolation as a challenge to learn to persist: tinyurl.com/56bnbexc

Read the FR article on marital happiness & psychological well-being: tinyurl.com/39n8fves

Fellow @ncfr.bsky.social journal @jmfncfr.bsky.social also referenced: tinyurl.com/5yuzyh72
Feeling Desolate? There Is a Cure for That.
Everyone sooner or later faces a dark night of the soul. Don’t hide from yours; learn from it.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
FR's October issue features research on a relationship education program for couples with chronic illnesses, adolescents who have siblings with disabilities, & more health-related topics: tinyurl.com/FROct2025

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October 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Are you an overgiver in relationships? The Psychology Today blog references FR research about relationship effort and marital quality: tinyurl.com/yksp5ddx

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2 Signs of Overgiving in a Relationship
Overgiving disrupts the balance needed for healthy connection.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Interested in submitting to our upcoming special section, "Community-Based Participatory Research to Understand Families and Family Contexts"? Letters of intent are due Dec. 30. tinyurl.com/FRcfpCBPR

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October 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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The Atlantic referenced JMF in a piece on seeing desolation as a challenge to learn to persist.

JMF article on patterns in newlyweds' marital satisfaction: tinyurl.com/5yuzyh72

Our fellow @ncfr.bsky.social journal @frncfr.bsky.social is also mentioned: tinyurl.com/39n8fves
Feeling Desolate? There Is a Cure for That.
Everyone sooner or later faces a dark night of the soul. Don’t hide from yours; learn from it.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
How are parents navigating parenting in the digital age? The new October issue of Family Relations features several articles on the topic: tinyurl.com/FROct2025

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October 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A Yahoo Finance piece exploring the ripple effects of personal finance management references FR research on the relationship between financial issues and divorce: tinyurl.com/4jbbux7p

Read the FR article here: tinyurl.com/bdzz6sdr
Take 5: Personal Finance Isn’t Just Personal
Research and insights from Kellogg faculty show that our financial decisions can have ripple effects.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The latest research out from Family Relations examines resilience in low-income families, experiences with school-based sexuality education, and more: bit.ly/FREarlyView

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October 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
ICYMI: New call for papers for a special section of FR: tinyurl.com/FRcfpCBPR Theme: "Community-Based Participatory Research to Understand Families and Family Contexts." Letters of intent due Dec. 30.

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Family Relations Special Section Call for Papers
See PDF Call for Papers
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October 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Research on couple relationships and more in the new October issue of Family Relations: tinyurl.com/FROct2025

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October 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Are you parenting your partner? A post on the Psychology Today blog highlights FR research on how childhood experiences of parentification affected adult women's romantic relationships.

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Are You Parenting Your Partner?
When people take on parental roles early in life, they often slip into parental roles in their romantic relationships, which can erode intimacy and desire.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM