Living together before marriage is common today, but research suggests it may not be the best way to a happy marriage.  

In this episode of First Things First, we take a look at how our expectations in marriage affect how we deal with our spouse with marriage educator and counselor, Janet Bales.  

In this episode, we take a look at parenting, from A to Z, with social worker Pam Johnson.  

This episode of First Things First features a conversation with Dr. Cheryl Robinson, a child and family expert. She discusses the effects divorce has on children.  

Relationship coach Gena Ellis addresses the challenges facing unmarried couples expecting a child and offers hope for the families involved.  

Fatherhood can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a man's life. It can also be one of the most challenging. We discuss the ups and downs of fatherhood with dad Jason Luna and Todd Agne, fathering coordinator for First Things First.  

Talking to your kids about relationships and sex can be intimidating. But it helps if you know what's happening on the teen dating scene. We talk to high school senior Chris Lindberg and teen educator Anovia Braden.  

Open communication is vital for a healthy marriage, yet many husbands and wives struggle to connect and fully understand each other. We take a closer look at "cracking the communication code" with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, author and founder of the Love.  

Do you know the warning signs of domestic violence? Every day, we hear about people who find themselves in abusive relationships, but they don't know how it happened.  

You can re-ignite the spark in your marriage. It just takes a committed effort from both spouses and a little creativity. Marriage coach Dr. David Banks will tell us how.  

When a husband and wife have a healthy marriage, the positive results are not only felt between the two of them but also by their children. This episode of First Things First looks deeper into the impact marriage has on children with Mikala Bumgarner and Dr. Susan Hickman.  

Discussing what it takes to maintain a healthy marriage  

A discussion about teen pregnacy  

The joys and challenges of the first year of marriage  

Exploring the hidden costs of family fragmentation for taxpayers.  

Challenges that face adult children of divorced parents  

Julie Baumgardner discusses parental boundaries with child care experts  

A look at successful disciplinary methods  

A discussion about children and philanthropy  

How to reduce financial stress and restore trust in relationships  

A look at unique challenges stepfamilies face  

A conversation about how involved fathers benefit children and families  

Exploring behaviors essential to salvaging broken marriages  

Discussing ways parents can talk to their children about tough issues