Victor W. Harris

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Benefits of Family Meals

Varnessa McCray, Victor W. Harris, and Martie Gillen

10 Reglas del conflicto constructivo

Victor William Harris

Are You Marrying Someone from a Different Culture or Religion?

Stephanie C. Toelle and Victor W. Harris

9 Habilidades importantes de la comunicación para cada relación

Victor William Harris

Promoting Healthy Relationship Development in Teens, Part II: Three Key Qualities to Foster Better Relationships

Victor W. Harris, Gilon Marts, and Muthusami Kumaran

9 Important Communication Skills for Every Relationship

Victor William Harris

8 Needs of Every Partner, Parent, and Child

Victor William Harris

Family Reunification Following Foster Care

Rosalyn Monroe and Victor W. Harris

Mindfulness: An Introduction

Parth Naik, Victor Harris, and Larry Forthun

8 Necesidades de la pareja, el padre y el hijo

Victor William Harris

My Child Has a Mental Illness: Developing Parental Advocacy Skills

Tracy DeCubellis, Victor W. Harris, and Martie Gillen

Are You Marrying the Right Person? Healthy Signs and Red Flags

LuAnn Duncan and Victor W. Harris

This document explores the importance of recognizing healthy relationship patterns and red flags before marriage. It introduces Dr. John Van Epp’s model, which outlines five key steps: knowing, trusting, relying, committing, and physical intimacy. The article emphasizes the need for these steps to progress sequentially to ensure a strong foundation. Additionally, it provides a checklist of 25 red flags to help individuals identify potential issues in their relationships. The goal is to help readers make informed decisions about their partners and build healthy, lasting relationships. Original publication date August 2012.

Three Stages of Marriage

Victor William Harris

10 Things You Need to Know Before You Get Married

Victor W. Harris and Ginny Hinton

Positive Discipline: Behavioral Management Skills for Parents and Teachers—Part 2: General Approaches to Managing Behavior

Victor Harris, Whitney Fung, Sarah Ellis, and Alison Schmeer

Relationship CHANGE: How to Change Your Relationships for GOOD

Victor William Harris

Positive Discipline

Victor Harris, Whitney Fung, Sarah Ellis, and Alison Schmeer

10 Rules for Constructive Conflict

Victor William Harris

Are You Ready to Tie the Knot? A Quick Checklist

Lisa M. Leslie and Victor W. Harris

What Do You See? Healthy Dating That Leads to Healthy Marriage

Victor W. Harris and Ginny Hinton

What is a healthy dating or marriage relationship?

Victor W. Harris

The Impact of Fathers on Children's Well-Being

Sarah M. Ellis, Yasmin S. Khan, Victor W. Harris, Ricki McWilliams, and Diana Converse

Promoting Healthy Relationship Development in Teens, Part I: How Dating Smart in Youth Can Foster Better Relationships in Adulthood

Victor W. Harris, Gilon Marts, and Martie Gillen

Positive Discipline: Behavioral Management Skills for Parents and Teachers—Part 3: Fostering the Parent–Child and Teacher–Student Relationship to Build Responsibility

Victor Harris, Whitney Fung, Sarah Ellis, and Alison Schmeer

Are You a Highlighter or a Permanent Marker Parent?: Promoting Healthy Child Development by Highlighting Positive Behaviors

Madalyn Klein and Victor W. Harris

This publication takes a look at two different parenting styles, discusses their potential impacts on children’s development and behaviors, and lists helpful parenting strategies. Written by Madalyn Klein and Victor W. Harris, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2024.

Improving Health and Happiness in the Home by Being an Energy Giver Rather Than an Energy Taker

Randall A. Cantrell and Victor W. Harris

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

Promoting Positive Outcomes in Children Affected by Parental Alcohol Use Disorder

Courtney Pritchard and Victor W. Harris

This publication contains some useful information regarding the variety of risk factors that children exposed to parental Alcohol Use Disorder may face and protective factors that can help to promote positive outcomes and resilience. Written by Courtney Pritchard and Victor W. Harris, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, February 2025.

Couples Considering a Blended Family

Kate Fogarty, Millie Ferrer, and Sara McCrea