As I’ve worked with struggling parents who are not only trying to manage their own internal battles with the impact of COVID-19, they are also having to carry the weight of their children’s upheaval from their daily routine and expectations. The challenge of having to navigate your own feelings of stress while supporting a child’s reaction […]
Believe it or not, time-out was originally created for parents. It was seen as an opportunity for parents to take a break with the goal of ultimately helping to prevent child abuse. As of last year, in an article titled The Era of Spanking is Finally Over, the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends in […]
You’ve heard it. A friend of yours is complaining to others about their partner and the discussion ultimately leads to the same question “…but are you happy?” as the gauge for whether or not they should remain in the relationship. But what if that isn’t the right question. What if you need to be asking […]
Many couples find that passion and romance dissolve in their relationship after the arrival of little ones. So if this is your experience, the good news is…you are not alone. Dr. John Gottman addresses this concern in his book And Baby Makes Three and in Bringing Baby Home Workshops – which is now offered by Thrive […]
*In this post, “father” can be interchanged with the terms “coparent” or “father figure”. Moms are generally celebrated for the impact they have on their children (rightfully so). Songs are written about moms, support groups and communities tend to surround moms with the arrival of a new child, and with this, moms may more easily […]
Dr. John Gottman has received much attention for being known to be able to predict divorce with over 90% accuracy. He, along with his wife, have written many books about their years of research and train therapists on working with couples. According to Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the basis of a healthy marriage is […]
Helping new parents with the transition to parenthood Before baby arrives, most parents spend a great deal of time working on a registry to ensure they have everything they need as they prepare for the baby to come home. Many parents attend classes to learn the intricacies of the birthing process, and while this is […]
Considering joining our class? Often couples wonder: Will we have to share our personal problems and issues with the class? No. The class does not include sharing problems or issues publicly. Couples exercises are done privately. Must both partners attend or can I come alone? Since the class involves couples doing exercises together, both parents […]
Are you and your partner experiencing the stress of a major life event such as moving to another house, adding a new baby to the family, or considering a job change? What if I told you there was a way to discuss one of these stressors with your partner that would actually cause a reduction […]
Are you concerned your relationship is heading towards divorce? Many people believe the dissolution of a relationship is due to a major event such as an affair. While these kinds of events can lead to the termination of a relationship, a major cause of divorce is emotional distance or a gradual drift apart. This drift […]
