In this episode, we learn from Dr. Ashley Larsen Gibby and Dr. Adam Rogers as they share their knowledge based in their research about gender. They highlight how better understanding gender can improve our relationship IQ. Dr. Gibby and Dr. Rogers share their thoughts on gender stereotypes and how to ensure that our relationships are not dictated by these stereotypes. They also give advice on how to move towards equal partnership in a relationship/marriage and the benefits of this. This episode will leave you feeling empowered and knowing how to better navigate the gender differences in your relationships. 

In this episode, Dr. Larry Nelson shares research-based advice on parenting, including how to help children flourish rather than flounder. Join us in our conversation aimed to leave you with many applicable ways to improve your relationships.

A new season of The Family Perspectives Podcast all about "How to improve your relationship IQ!"

This episode, Dr. Brian Willoughby shares advice on how to be a great date based on his research and expertise as a professional dating coach. Join us in our conversations aimed to leave you with many applicable ways to improve your relationships.

A new season of The Family Perspectives Podcast all about "How to improve your relationship IQ!"

This episode, Dr. Busby from the BYU School of Family Life shares quick tips and principles for smart marriages, based on his research and expertise as a professor and marriage and family therapist. Join us in our conversations aimed to leave you with many applicable ways to improve your relationships.

If you have more questions, you can visit https://familylife.byu.edu/faculty to learn more about each of these professors.

You can also email us at [email protected] with questions about today's episode, or future guests you'd like to hear from! We would love to hear from you!

Start out 2022 with a new season of The Family Perspectives Podcast all about "how to improve your relationship IQ!" 

On our first episode of the season, listen to 5 different professors from the BYU School of Family Life share how they think relationships can be improved based on their research and field expertise. Join us in our conversations with Dr. Hawkins, Dr. Lebaron-Black, Dr. Coyne, Dr. Willoughby, and Dr. Leavitt. Their ideas will leave you with many applicable ways to improve your relationships. 

If you have more questions, you can visit https://familylife.byu.edu/faculty to learn more about each of these professors. 

You can also email us at [email protected] with questions about today's episode, or future guests you'd like to hear from! We would love to hear from you! 

Dedication to Professor Julie Haupt:

Julia Dawn Harris Haupt, our dear mother, sister, teacher, colleague, confidant, and friend, passed away suddenly on Tuesday the 12th of January, 2021. Julie leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, friendship, diligence, and hope to all who knew her. Julie was kind, wise, and down-to-earth. She spent her life as an educator and a teacher in all aspects of her life, whether in her family, with her friends, in her career, or in her many other efforts to serve others. Her focus was on the well-being of others and how to best love, serve, and teach them. Julie’s willingness to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit helped her change countless lives for the better.

Dr. Melanie Serrao-Hill grew up in Hawaii and then moved to Provo to complete her bachelors degree here at BYU. After graduating with her Bachelors degree in Human Development, she decided to pursue a masters degree as well as a PhD doing research centered around older adults. 

Dr. Hill now teaches adult development and aging in the family which is available for any undergraduate student to take.

Life in The Public Square with Professor Hal Boyd

Professor Hal Boyd earned his Bachelor's degree from BYU in philosophy before moving onto Yale Law School. Spending many years in the public square as a writer, he served as the Editor-In-Chief of the Deseret News before coming back to BYU as an adjunct professor in the School of Family Life. 

You can read Professor Boyd's publications here: https://fhssfaculty.byu.edu/FacultyPage/hboyd

Family Home Evening with Dr. Loren Marks

Dr. Loren Marks joined the BYU School of Family Life in 2015, after 13 years at LSU. Dr. Marks received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from BYU, and his Ph.D. from the University of Delaware. His research on families has received national media attention from outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Times, The Boston Globe, and The Wall Street Journal.

To learn more about Dr. Marks and his research click here: https://fhssfaculty.byu.edu/FacultyPage?id=ldm

Perfectionism with Dr. Denhi Chaney

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico - Dr. Chaney went on to live in different areas in Mexico, United States and Brasil. Upon graduating high school she moved to Provo to start at BYU, where she completed her Undergraduate degree in Psychology and Graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

To learn more about Dr. Chaney click here: https://fhssfaculty.byu.edu/FacultyPage/denhiee