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The American College of Pediatricians recognizes the importance of the health of marriage to the development and well-being of children. The College produces materials and makes recommendations on matters related to marriage. The following links are offered to assist in navigation of the website for relevant information.



The following resources have been selected to assist in building healthy and strong marriages. This collection is provided for educational use only and is not intended to be a substitute for consultation with a physician concerning the issues presented. The resource lists under each topic are not all-inclusive. Although the reading resources and websites have been selected by the College, the College does not necessarily endorse the content, the authors, or the websites.


Suggested Reading


Live to Forgive by Dr. Dick Tibbits
The First Five Years of Marriage by Phillip J. Swihart, Ph


Resource Links


Marriage Enrichment Conferences marriage enrichment conferences sponsored by the CMDA specifically for healthcare professionals.


Family Life sponsors marriage enrichment seminars for the general public.

Focus on the Family provides resources for marriage enrichment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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