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The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science

That “magic ratio” is 5 to 1. This means that for every negative interaction during conflict, a stable and happy marriage has five (or more) positive interactions.

Small Things Often

Welcome to Small Things Often, a podcast from The Gottman Institute Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small … Continued

The Magic Ratio: The Key to Relationship Satisfaction

Learn about the 5:1 ratio that will change the way you look at conflict and have you accentuating the positive over the negative.

Put Feelings Into Words and Ask Open-Ended Questions

Enjoy more intimate conversations by learning to label your emotions and asking questions that beg for a detailed response.

This Valentine’s Day Burn Your Romance Novels

Don’t let a fictional soulmate make you miss the magic of your real-life relationship

Fondness, Admiration, and Intimacy

If you feel like the honeymoon phase is over, you can bring back the magic.

Gottman Parenting: Into the World – Guiding Your Toddler

Support your tiny tot’s development with boundaries, sleep, language, toilet training, friendships, and emotions.

Toddlers are tiny negotiators who love the word “NO!”. They’re learning to walk, talk, toilet train, and make friends, and they need guidance to develop empathy and healthy habits.

With our actionable steps and science-backed solutions, we’ll empower you to nurture their development, get them ready for preschool, and create a safe environment for them to thrive.

You’ll learn how to support your toddler’s social skills, unlock their language potential, and solve any sleep or toilet training challenges. Plus, discover the benefits of engaged father figures, learn how to set limits your toddler will listen to, and gain tools and exercises to manage parental stress.

With immediate solutions and real-life examples, you’ll have what you need to raise a well-rounded, empathetic toddler.

Becoming an Emotion Coach

What determines how children turn out? This is the question on every parent’s mind. 

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

John Gottman draws on his studies of more than 120 families to zero in on the parenting techniques that ensure a child’s emotional health.

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Emotion Coaching and The Highly Sensitive Child

Learn five steps that will help you support your child through their big emotions

I’d Sworn off Dating “Allies,” Until I Met a Real One

He may never understand exactly how I’m feeling or what it’s like to be in my shoes, but he knows when to speak up and when to stay quiet—to listen and learn from me and others with different experiences.

Making Gottman Concepts Teachable for Kids

Help kids connect with their peers using Gottman-based exercises