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Relationship Advice: Thank And Compliment Your Partner For A Stronger Relationship

Relationship Advice: Thank And Compliment Your Partner For A Stronger Relationship

by Catherine Topham Sly | Sep 19, 2025 | couples

Complimenting your partner may sound simple, but it’s one of the most powerful (and underused) ways to build emotional connection, especially after having kids. In this blog, you’ll learn how small shifts in how you thank and appreciate each other can make...
How To Deal With The Mental Load – Tips and Advice on How To Manage The Mental Load, and Reduce Stress, Overwhelm And Resentment

How To Deal With The Mental Load – Tips and Advice on How To Manage The Mental Load, and Reduce Stress, Overwhelm And Resentment

by Catherine Topham Sly | Jun 27, 2025 | parenthood

Mental load tips and advice: how to manage the mental load in parenthood and create more balance at home. Therapist Catherine Topham Sly shares her personal story, why the load becomes so unequal, and offers practical, compassionate advice to reduce stress, reset...
Motherhood Cracked Me Open – Here’s How I Put Myself Back Together

Motherhood Cracked Me Open – Here’s How I Put Myself Back Together

by Catherine Topham Sly | May 9, 2025 | parenthood

Maternal mental health therapist Catherine Topham Sly shares her personal story of struggling during pregnancy, finding support through therapy, and starting to feel like herself again. She also shares what mums are telling her behind closed doors, and why your...
Toxic Communication After Kids: How to Break Cycles of Criticism and Defensiveness

Toxic Communication After Kids: How to Break Cycles of Criticism and Defensiveness

by Catherine Topham Sly | Apr 25, 2025 | couples

Do you ever find yourself snapping at your partner, shutting down, or stuck in the same old arguments on repeat? You’re not alone. When you’re raising kids together, the stress, sleep deprivation, and sheer number of decisions to make can push...
Dealing with Arguments in Your Relationship: How To Use Curiosity To Cultivate Closeness

Dealing with Arguments in Your Relationship: How To Use Curiosity To Cultivate Closeness

by Catherine Topham Sly | Feb 11, 2025 | couples

Arguments in relationships are normal; it’s their effective resolution which defines the strength of your relationship. Understanding and empathising with your partner’s feelings and building closeness are crucial. This blog post provides practical...
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