Parent Self Care 2/28/22 Parent Self Care 2/28/22

6 Ways to Embrace Imperfect Help for Parents

Gatekeeping is when a parent prevents other caregivers (including their partner!) from getting involved in certain aspects of child rearing by telling them how to clean the bottles the “right” way or stepping in to do bedtime when the other parent is available because it is “easier.” If you struggle with gatekeeping, read for six ways to help you accept imperfect help. FREE worksheet for partners included.

Parent Self Care 2/10/22 Parent Self Care 2/10/22

Using The 5 Love Languages for Valentine’s Day: 15 Gift Ideas that Will Speak to Your Partner’s Heart

The wonderful thing about the Love Languages is that there is no wrong answer! This goal is to help people better understand themselves and their partner. Once partners learn the love languages, they are less likely to miss the attempts of their significant other to show their appreciation. When you learn to speak one another’s love languages, it boosts connection and overall relationship satisfaction.

Parent Self Care 12/22/21 Parent Self Care 12/22/21

Self-Care for a Broken Heart: 7 Ways to Care for Yourself when Your Heart Hurts

The holidays can be a particularly difficult time to have a broken heart. But, even in the most painful times, you can treat yourself with tenderness and compassion. You can surround yourself with loved ones, or build the community you need to cope. Healing is always possible.

Parent Self Care 4/19/21 Parent Self Care 4/19/21

The Parent Self-Care Guide to Couples: 9 Ways to Boost Relationship Satisfaction

As parents we can get lost in putting our kids so high on the priority list that we neglect ourselves, our friends, and our romantic partner. Also, adding kids into the mix is a game-changer for the romantic relationship. If you are looking for a relationship recharge after a year of pandemic parenting (who isn’t?), here are my top nine recommendations for investing in your partnership.

Parent Self Care 1/26/21 Parent Self Care 1/26/21

Sharing the Parental Workload During a Pandemic: Interview with Relationship Experts Stacey and Rachel of Decoding Couples

I enjoyed talking with the founders of Decoding Couples, therapists Rachel Facio and Stacey Sherrell, about how to share the parental workload during a pandemic. We focused on the over-functioning and neutral or under-functioning dynamic in a relationship and five ways to make healthy changes that last.