by Catherine Topham Sly | Jun 16, 2022 | parenthood
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...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Apr 7, 2022 | parenthood
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....
by Catherine Topham Sly | Feb 19, 2022 | parenthood
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...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Dec 11, 2021 | parenthood
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...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Oct 4, 2021 | parenthood
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,...
by Catherine Topham Sly | May 6, 2021 | parenthood
The time after a baby arrives is really special. And it can also be challenging, for both mothers and fathers. It’s big transition time for each of you personally, as well as for your relationship. To feel the best you can through this time, it’s helpful...
