January Press Release
Author Helps Haiti Earthquake Victims During National Marriage Week
“Jenna D. Barry defines a very common conflict that devastates many marriages and provides step-by-step advice for winning the in-law battle in order to create a better marriage. She deftly mixes wisdom with touches of humor to lift the tone of what could be a stressful how-to for many couples.”
–C. Greene
Manhattan, NY, January 22, 2010– In honor of National Marriage Week, author Jenna D. Barry will donate 50% of the profits of book sales through her website to benefit earthquake victims in Haiti. Married couples struggling with in-law problems are encouraged to purchase “A Wife’s Guide to In-laws: How to Gain Your Husband’s Loyalty Without Killing His Parents” between February 7th through 14th at www.WifeGuide.org. (Read the rest.)
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Washington Times Article
The Washington Times quoted Jenna D. Barry in this article called “Antidote for Toxic In-laws.” Check it out! http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/20/antidote-to-toxic-in-laws/
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Article: Hitched January
The following article is exclusive to Hitched Magazine.
A Sincere Apology: The Secret to a Strong Marriage
by Jenna D. Barry
Many of us are pretty good at telling our spouse “I love you” on a daily basis. These three words are easy for most of us to say. We say them as we leave for work, at the end of a phone call, and after a kiss good night. (Read the rest.)
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In-laws Article: Holiday Guilt Trips
The following article is exclusive to Hitched Magazine.
Surviving Holiday Guilt Trips From Parents and In-laws
by Jenna D. Barry
Few things in life are more uncomfortable than disappointing our parents. Most of us can remember a time when we let our parents down– like when we said our first swear word or told our first lie. I can still remember the crestfallen look on my mom’s face when I came home after curfew 20 years ago.
(Read the rest.)
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December Press Release
Author Helps Couples Resolve Conflicts About In-laws and Holidays
“Don’t say ‘no’ to your partner so you can say ‘yes’ to your parents. Communicate with your spouse and work out a loving compromise about where and with whom to spend the holidays. Then, unite as a couple to share this decision with relatives.”
–Excerpt from Hitched Magazine’s article “Surviving Holiday Guilt Trips From Parents and In-laws” by Jenna D. Barry
Manhattan, NY, December 10, 2009–PR.com– Author Jenna D. Barry offers practical tips for married couples on how to resolve conflicts about in-laws and the holidays. Her book, “A Wife’s Guide to In-laws: How to Gain Your Husband’s Loyalty Without Killing His Parents,” devotes several pages to dealing with holiday issues. Two of her articles have recently appeared in Hitched Magazine: “Surviving Holiday Guilt Trips From Parents and In-laws” and “Holidays With the In-laws: Tips for Resolving Marital Conflict.” (Read the rest.)
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In-laws Article: Holidays Marriage
The following article is exclusive to Hitched Magazine.
Holidays with the In-laws: Tips for Resolving Marital Conflict
By Jenna D. Barry
Do you and your spouse always agree about where and with whom to spend the holidays? If not, then you certainly aren’t alone; this is a major source of tension for many couples. What should you do if you want to spend Christmas at your parents’ house, but your spouse wants to spend it with his/her family? The answer to that is a tricky one, but here are a few tips to help you achieve a win-win situation.
(Read the rest.)
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In-laws Article: Difficult in-laws
The following article is exclusive to Hitched Magazine.
Got Scary In-laws?
by Jenna D. Barry
It’s that time of year when children– dressed as little witches or monsters– trot through neighborhoods gathering huge piles of delicious candy. I have fond childhood memories of Halloween, even though it can be somewhat of a frightening holiday for kids. Now that I’m an adult, what scares me is the high divorce rate. Difficult in-laws are one of the top reasons the divorce rate is so high; if you have in-law problems, then you probably have marriage problems.
In-laws are often stereotyped unfairly. Many, if not most, married couples have wonderful in-laws who treat them with kindness and respect. However, as indicated by countless posts from wives in my support group, it is not uncommon for in-laws to have such destructive behavior that it poses a real threat to marriages.
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Press release: September
Author celebrates Women’s Friendship Month by Donating to Women For Women International
In honor of Women’s Friendship Month, Jenna D. Barry — author of “A Wife’s Guide To In-laws”– will donate 15% of the profits for every book sold on September 24, 2009 to Women For Women International. (Read the rest.)
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Mother-in-Law Whisperer
This article appears in SheJustGotMarried.com, SmartWoman.com, Chic Mom Magazine, GirlGetStrong.com, Metroplex Baby, etc.
5 Ways to Become a Mother-in-Law Whisperer
By Jenna D. Barry
I’m a huge fan of the show “Dog Whisperer” with Cesar Millan; it’s not unusual for me to sit and watch four episodes in a row. Recently, during one of my Dog Whisperer TV marathons, I realized that many of the techniques Cesar uses to train dog owners can also be used to train daughters-in-law. (Read the rest.)
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In-laws Article: Toxic in-laws
The following article is exclusive to Hitched Magazine:
5 Ways to Protect Your Marriage From Toxic In-laws
by Jenna D. Barry
Is it possible to have a great marriage even though you have difficult in-laws? Yes, in the same way that it’s possible to have a beautiful yard even if you have a few weeds. If you are considering divorce because you don’t like your in-laws, that’s like selling your house because there are some dandelions in the lawn. Here are five ways to have a strong marriage in the face of controlling, manipulative and/or intrusive in-laws. (Read the rest.)
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Got In-laws Problems? You Tube Video
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In-laws Article: Financial Independence
The following article is exclusive to Hitched Magazine.
5 Ways To Become Financially Independent From Parents And In-laws
by Jenna D. Barry
Do you live with your parents or in-laws? Do you work for them? Do you owe them money? Do they provide daycare for your children? Do you depend on them for transportation? (Read the rest.)
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Article for New Moms Quoting Jenna
This article is from TheBump.com. It refers to well-intentioned mothers, rather than toxic mothers-in-law, but much of the advice is still applicable.
Back off, Grandma!
by Erin van Vuuren
Dealing with a pushy parent? You’re not alone. Get tips on how to deal.
Like it or not, your mom has parenting experience and opinions, and odds are good that she’s going to shove them down your throat share them with you every chance she gets. Not a problem for your fam? Smile and give grandma a hug for us. But if you have unsolicited advice coming out the wazoo, here are a few tips to help keep your cool. (Read the rest.)
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Be Respectfully Confident W/ MIL
This article appears in Power Women Magazine, WomenOf.com, AssociatedContent.com, Helium.com, EzineArticles.com, etc.
How To Be Respectfully Confident With Your Mother-in-Law
By Jenna D. Barry
According to Kermit the Frog, it ain’t easy being green. Well, sometimes it ain’t easy being a daughter-in-law either. Many wives have come to me for advice on how to deal with their mother-in-law. I always tell them the same thing: behave as a mature adult by communicating your needs and setting boundaries. Some take my advice, while others don’t because they think that being assertive with their in-laws is equivalent to being disrespectful to their elders.
(Read the rest.)
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Article for New Parents
This article appears in SunSentinel.com, Stork.Net, AssociatedContent.com, Helium.com, EzineArticles.com, etc.
Do Your In-laws Drive You Crazy? Coping Tips For New Parents
By Jenna D. Barry
“My in-laws want to see my kids constantly. They drop by the house unexpectedly and stay for long visits. They offer unwanted advice about everything from breast pumps to hemorrhoids.”
Can you relate to those statements? If so, then how do you usually respond when your in-laws say or do something you don’t like? Do you gossip about them to your spouse, parents, siblings, and friends? Do you hold grudges against them? Do you demand that your mate tell his or her parents to jump off a cliff? If so, then it’s time to tweak your behavior a bit so you can start getting your needs met.
(Read the rest.)
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Dealing With Future Mother-in-Law
This article appears on WeddingApproved.com, WeddingLuxe.blogspot.com, TheWeddingBelles.ca, WeddingIdeas2, Associated.com, Helium.com, EzineArticles.com, etc.
How To Be Assertive With Your Future Mother-in-Law
by Jenna D. Barry
The way you interact with your future mother-in-law now will set a precedent for how she will treat you after you are married, so it’s important that you start behaving as an adult on an equal level to her. If she says or does something that gets on your nerves, don’t get your hoop slip in a wad. Just talk to her in a calm and mature manner. What you say is important, but how you say it is even more important. Treat your mother-in-law the same way you’d want your fiancé to treat your mom. You can be firm if necessary, but remember to be tactful so you can make progress toward gaining your future husband’s loyalty and respect. (Read the rest.)
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In-laws Article: Gossip
The following article is exclusive to Hitched Magazine:
In-laws: Protecting Your Marriage From Gossip
Gossip can be a major threat to a marriage, especially when (1) a mother gossips to her son about his wife and (2) a wife gossips to her family about her husband. (Read the rest.)
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In-laws Article: Compromise with spouse
The following article is exclusive to Hitched Magazine:
In-laws: Six Ways to Reach Loving Compromises With Your Spouse
by Jenna D. Barry
Many married couples argue about their in-laws. The good news is that you can have a terrific marriage even if you have difficult in-laws. The best way to overcome any challenge in marriage is to unite as a couple, and the best way to unite as a couple is to reach loving compromises. (Read the rest.)
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Got Mother-in-Law Problems?
This article is in Power Woman Magazine, WomenOfFlorida.com, Essential Baby AU, NJFamily.com, EasierParenting.com, Swell Pregnancy Guide, Thrifty Moms, Helium.com, EzineArticles.com, and AssociatedContent.com, etc.
Got Mother-In-Law Problems? 5 Tips for Bringing Out the Best in Your Mother-in-Law
By Jenna D. Barry
If you get along great with your mother-in-law, then I’m really happy for you. Actually, if I’m being honest, I’m only 60% happy for you and 40% jealous. There are a lot of women who love their husband’s mother because she is kind, considerate, and unassuming. Unfortunately there are many of us with controlling mothers-in-law who believe the world –and everyone in it– should revolve around them.
(Read the rest.)
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In-laws Article: Drawing Boundaries
Check out this article published in Hitched Magazine in February. (This article is exclusive to Hitched Magazine.)
Drawing Boundaries With Difficult In-laws
By Jenna D. Barry
Can you relate to this statement?
“My in-laws call constantly, drop by unexpectedly, criticize the way we raise our kids, and manipulate us with guilt if we don’t do exactly what they think we should. They often put my husband in a position to choose between being a great spouse and an obedient son.”
Most experts agree that the best way to handle destructive in-laws is to draw boundaries with them. The question is who should be the one to draw those boundaries. Some say that if the husband’s parents are the problem, then he– rather than his wife– should confront them so they are less likely to get their feelings hurt. Likewise, if the wife’s parents are the problem, then she should deal with them directly. That’s terrific advice in a perfect world. The problem is– yes, you guessed it– we don’t live in a perfect world. (Read the rest.)
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Are You Married to a Momma’s Boy?
This article is currently featured in www.TheNest.com, Families On-Line Magazine, WomenOf.com, EzineArticles.com, AssociatedContent.com, and Helium.com.
“Are You Married to a Momma’s Boy?”
by Jenna D. Barry
You probably fell in love with your husband because he was a loving, generous, thoughtful, responsible, honest person. Maybe you loved the kind way he treated his 5-year old niece, his yellow Labrador retriever, or his sweet little grandma. Whatever qualities attracted you to him, there’s a good chance that his mother is a big reason why he turned out so great. Moms are usually a wonderful influence in their son’s life. Guys who have a close relationship with their mother usually make great husbands.
Unfortunately, sometimes a man has such a close relationship with Mom that it interferes with his ability to be a great husband. When you first dated your husband, you may have admired the fact that he really enjoyed being around his mom. You probably really liked her, and she liked you too. But then maybe she had a hard time letting go of her son, which is understandable since she has known him since he wore Huggies. Perhaps she became a little bit jealous of you, and then you began to feel the need to compete with her. (Read the rest.)
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Holidays With In-laws
The following article was featured in ForeverBrides.com, Pregnancy.org, and WomenOf.com.
“Six Tips For Spending the Holidays With Your In-laws”
by Jenna D. Barry
The way I see it, there are two groups of people: those who love the holidays because they love spending time with family, and those who dread the holidays because their family—or spouse’s family—is difficult to be around. I wrote this article for those of you in the second category. (Read the rest.)
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Loyal Husband; Difficult In-laws
This article has been featured in MarriedRomance.com, ExploringWomanhood.com, ForeverBrides.com, and Helium.com.
“Everybody Loves Raymond but Hates his Parents”
by Jenna D. Barry
Why does everyone love Raymond? I’d like to smack him upside the head.
To set the record straight, I love the TV show “Everybody Loves Raymond” (because I can relate to it) and I’ll bet that in real life Ray Romano is a wonderful, loyal husband and confident adult. But his character on the show is a gutless wimp who constantly ignores his wife’s needs in order to please his narcissistic parents. (Read the rest.)
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In-laws: Growing a Strong Marriage
This article is exclusive to About.com.
“Growing a Strong Marriage: Tips for Dealing with In-laws”
by Jenna D. Barry
Last spring I was trying to decide what to do about some green grass that had crept into my flower garden. To pull out the grass or not to pull out the grass…that was the question. I thought to myself, grass isn’t really a weed, but I don’t want it to grow where it is growing. Just then my husband walked up and made the profound statement “A weed is anything that grows where you don’t want it to grow.” I decided that he was a genius and pulled the grass out from around the flowers. Then to prevent the same problem from occurring again, I put in some decorative rocks to serve as a boundary between the flowers and the grass. (Read the rest.)
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In-laws: Advice for Brides
This article has been featured in WomenOfColorado.com, WomenOfMaryland.com, ForeverBrides.com, and Helium.com.
“Until In-laws Do Us Part: Advice for the Bride-To-Be”
By Jenna D. Barry
Wedding planning tends to bring out the worst in people. That’s a widely known fact…ask any married person.
It’s partly because there are approximately 9,463 decisions to be made while planning a typical medium-sized wedding. Take the cake, for example. Which baker will you use? Which flavor should the cake be? How many layers should it have? How should it be shaped? What should the little statues look like on top?
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Your kids: Dealing w/ In-laws
This article has been featured in MOM Magazine, Families On-line Magazine, CanadianParents.com, MommyHelp.com, Chic Mom Magazine, Essential Baby AU, EasierParenting.com, MomAndBabyPages.com, etc.
“Whose Baby is it Anyway? Dealing with Intrusive In-laws”
by Jenna D. Barry
If you thought your in-laws were intrusive before you had kids, then hold onto your maternity pants. The “fun” has just begun. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the truth is that your relationship with your in-laws is likely to grow more tense once children enter the picture.
(Read the rest.)
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