Show 20: Love & Family Relationships

IN-STUDIO GUEST: Valentine's is right around the corner, so in honor of this day celebrating all things love - Kids These Days! is talking about the loving relationships in our family lives - and not just the romantic ones!

Speaking with Shana Sheehy is guest Dr. Susan Newman who draws from her experience as a social psychologist, blogger for Psychology Today and best-selling author of 14 books to answer your questions about every kind of familial relationship. She offers advice on maintaining a strong marriage after kids come along; learning to play nice with the in-laws; the upside of having and being an only child; keeping a family strong after the death of a matriarch or patriarch and so much more!

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For as Long as We Both Shall Live Les and Berneice Kelm have been married for 64 years and they are still going strong after building an Alaska homestead, a family and a life together. They share their years of wisdom on love and commitment with Sarah Gonzales.

The Secrets of the Alaskan Teenager Fearless young reporter, Aviva Hirsch, brings us the teen's eye view on love and marriage from the halls of West Anchorage High School. What they have to say might surprise you!

Did Someone Say Chocolate? Meet Liz Madsen, sous chef at the Crow's Nest who is our very own Chef KTD! She and her 5-year old son teach us how to make a simple and delicious Valentine's Day treat that both kids and adults will love. Recipe & Photos

Attachment & Bonding Forming strong bonds with parents early in infancy is important for a child's healthy emotional development. But when there isn't enough love or a strong relationship early in a child's life it can lead to attachment disorders, complicating the ability to have healthy relationships later in life as Jessica Cochran reports.

More information on Attachment Disorders and Therapies after the jump...

Alaska Attachment and Bonding Associates is an organization that offers education and resources for parents living with kids who have attachment issues.

Attach.org - an international organization of parents and providers trying to raise awareness of the importance of attachment. Some members may use or have used in the past methods that some find inappropriate. (See next link)

ChildrenInTherapy.org is an advocacy group for children that DOES NOT support attachment therapy.

Fascinating story about an adoptive family who used some controversial methods with their son.

Understanding the Behavioral and Emotional Consequences of Child Abuse

A major study of the consequences of adverse childhood experiences.