Parenting Disagreements It’s normal to have parenting disagreements, but life is much easier when couples find a way to parent as a team. Let’s look at why we argue about parenting, and how you might be able to approach those conversations more...
Different Parenting Styles And Your Relationship Different parenting styles often lead to conflict between couples. Let’s look at some of the typical differences between parents, and how to approach them in ways which keep everyone feeling as happy and...
The Mental Load: The Fantasy “Girls are raised to romanticise taking on the mental load.” Elizabeth Earnshaw For the most part in our culture, girls are brought up to romanticise both the remembering and executing of the tasks that keep a family going. Look at...
Sharing Parenting Responsibilities Did you go into parenthood planning, expecting, or at least hoping for a balanced partnership, with the two of you sharing parenting responsibilities equally? Our generation wants to leave behind the gender roles of old and do...
Have you ever heard that therapists are only interested in your past? This is a common misconception. Some therapists are particularly interested in in how your past impacts who you are today. My approach takes a balanced view, giving equal importance to all things...
Relationship Changes After Parenthood Becoming a parent is a big deal. It usually changes us, and often in ways we don’t expect. This can lead to relationship changes after parenthood that can be really unsettling. We’re all used to our various roles,...
