Dealing with a difficult partner after having kids can strain your relationship. To overcome challenges: identify the problem, communicate openly and assertively, focus on the positives, seek outside support, set boundaries, and practice self-care. By addressing these...
The mental load refers to the invisible work of managing daily life, such as organizing tasks, schedules, and chores. Studies show that women often bear a disproportionate amount of this load, particularly in managing family and household responsibilities. This...
Feeling “touched out” is a common experience for caregivers, leaving them overwhelmed and craving personal space. It’s important to understand that this feeling is less about touch, and more about giving and receiving. To remedy this, engage in...
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...
