Blog page

Essential pregnancy prep that will make your life easier as a new mom

7/3/2019

Please enjoy the following guest post by Julia Merrill with useful tips on preparing for pregnancy as a new mom.

Julia Merrill is on a mission. She wants to use information to close the gap between medical providers and their patients. She started BefriendYourDoc.org to do just that.

ESSENTIAL PREGNANCY PREP THAT WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER AS A NEW MOM

Many moms-to-be go through a nesting phase where they feel the urge to clean, cook, and get everything ready for baby’s arrival. Why is this urge so strong? It’s almost as if there’s something in our DNA telling us that life with a new baby requires this preparation. Having a baby is amazing — and it’s also exhausting! This is why all new moms, especially single moms, need the right tools and support to make life as a new parent easier.

5 Ways to Show Your Partner that You’re Thankful for Them

5/26/2019

Here is a guest post by Kay Pascale with tips about how to be more thankful with your partner. Kay Pascale is a writer from Durham, NC. When she isn't writing about family and wellness trends, she enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, and blogging.

5 WAYS TO SHOW YOUR PARTNER THAT YOU’RE THANKFUL FOR THEM

Parenting can be exhausting and can impact how you treat your partner. Tending to your kids’ needs can very quickly become overwhelming to the point you don’t notice your own, let alone your partner’s needs and moods. If you were able to take a step back and look at the big picture, you’d likely realize just how helpful your partner is in helping you manage parenting.

If you have found yourself in a situation where you haven’t shown your partner how much you appreciate them, consider doing something little to show them your gratitude. Here are five ways to show your partner just how thankful you are to have them in your life.

A Child's gift of presence

5/26/2019

I was sitting at the dining room table this morning. It was a little before 8 am. My son, Eric, was across from me eating anxiously before shooting back into his room for some last minute prep for his math final.

Emma had just woken up. She walked into the room with her hair like a bee's nest, pajama shirt, and no bottom. Deb is in Peru. Our nanny, Olga, has been staying with us for the week. I told her that I had an 8:30 client and asked if they could leave a bit earlier today as she usually leaves for school at 9. On other days I start work at 9 so I have time to spend with the kids and Emma and I usually read some books before she leaves.

Emma sat at her little table beside the dining room table with her naked bottom and her back to me and she started to paint. Barely a word was exchanged. My first thought was that there's no way they are getting out of the house by 8:30 and I felt a sense of pressure creep into my chest.

Emma, meanwhile, was painting the border of her paper green. I was aware of the tension that was building for me. I wanted the house to be quiet for my session. Emma turned to me and told me she was painting something for her best friend who had just moved to San Antonio. "I hope she loves it," she said and returned to painting and humming.

Slowing down and staying in the moment, I found so much beauty there. I told Olga not to rush and that it would be okay. I softened and felt the tension dissipate as immense gratitude unfolded. What a gift, I thought to myself. I let Emma's unadulterated presence wash over me and felt happy as I walked with my coffee into my room to start working.

Call now to schedule a complimentary consultation, or just fill out the contact form and click Send.

If you haven’t already read the book, it’s a great place to start - Relationship Reboot: Break free from the bad habits in your relationship.

David B. Younger, Ph.D. is the creator of Love After Kids, for couples that have grown apart since having children. He is a clinical psychologist and couples therapist with a web-based private practice and lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, 14-year-old son, 5-year-old daughter and 7-year-old toy poodle.

How to be more intentional with your kids

5/21/2019

Here is a guest post by Kay Pascale with tips about how to be more intentional with your kids. Kay Pascale is a writer from Durham, NC. When she isn't writing about family and wellness trends, she enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, and blogging.

Wanting to raise your kids as best as you can allows you to focus on what matters most. Being intentional can have significant benefits in both how you raise your children and how you feel as a parent. If you’re struggling with how to find intention in your parenting strategy, take a look at the following tips.

Surrogacy, Egg Donation, and the Road to Parenthood

4/25/2019

Please enjoy the following guest post by Jenny Wise on surrogacy, egg donation and the road to parenthood.

Jenny created Special Home Educator as a forum for sharing her adventures in homeschooling and connecting with other homeschooling families. Jenny is a homeschooling mom to four children.

Starting a family is something many couples long for, but sometimes the road to parenthood is a little bumpier than one expects. Both surrogacy and egg donation make having a baby a possibility for parents all over the world. According to the Council for Responsible Genetics, the number of children born via surrogacy increased by 89 percent from 2004 to 2008, and that number has continued to increase as more and more families are finally able to hold that precious baby in their arms.

Whether you are considering using surrogacy to start your family or are thinking about becoming a surrogate or donating your eggs, keep reading for helpful information to determine if this journey is right for you.

Ways to keep the romance alive

4/19/2019

Please enjoy the following guest post by Stephanie James on ways to keep the romance alive after having kids.

Stephanie is a freelance writer from Raleigh, North Carolina.

When you think about the beginning of your relationship, what comes to mind? For many, they remember date nights, butterflies in their stomachs, and romance. As relationships grow and change, however, that attention to romance begins to fade. It’s a natural process, especially once children arrive and much of the day is spent attending to their needs. With that said, it’s important to note that romance after parenthood is not a myth! There are a number of ways you can help keep your romantic relationship alive while you raise your children.

Budget-friendly hobbies kids love

4/3/2019

Please enjoy the following guest post by Jenny Wise on budget-friendly hobby ideas that your kids will love.

Jenny created Special Home Educator as a forum for sharing her adventures in homeschooling and connecting with other homeschooling families. Jenny is a homeschooling mom to four children.

New Moms: You Don’t Have to Be Sneaky About Self-Care

12/14/2018

Enjoy the following guest post by Ashley Taylor about the importance of self-care for new moms.

Ashley Taylor is a freelance writer, photographer, and advocate for people with disabilities. She created DisabledParents.org to provide information and resources to other parents with disabilities. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

NEW MOMS: YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE SNEAKY ABOUT SELF-CARE

Everyone has heard a mom say she was going to “sneak in” a little time to herself. Maybe she’ll “sneak out” for a cup of coffee with a friend or “sneak a nap” while her baby rests. It’s time to stop thinking about self-care as selfish. It isn’t, and it’s not something that we should relegate to the shadows. Self-care is something we should work into our daily lives and participate in proudly. When you have a new baby, you may have to get creative with exactly how you accomplish this.

a Lesson from Emma on what it means to be brave

12/14/2018

Deb and the kids left today for Peru for a few weeks. They flew from Austin to Fort Lauderdale and then to Lima. Emma, who turns 5 next month, is a bit afraid of flying. She asked yesterday what happens if the plane runs out of gasoline.

The pause between action and reaction is where the magic lies

11/30/2018

Our kids can be our greatest teachers and they can be our biggest annoyances. They can fill us with love and deplete our tanks. They can make life meaningful and make us long for time alone. No one can push our buttons more than our kids.

We all have times when our kids get to us and we respond in ways that we regret. We also have times (hopefully) where we feel good about how we responded and pat ourselves on the backs. Ever think about why you snap one day and have more patience another day?

<<Previous

Essential pregnancy prep that will make your life easier as a new mom

5 Ways to Show Your Partner that You’re Thankful for Them

A Child's gift of presence

How to be more intentional with your kids

Surrogacy, Egg Donation, and the Road to Parenthood

Ways to keep the romance alive

Budget-friendly hobbies kids love

New Moms: You Don’t Have to Be Sneaky About Self-Care

a Lesson from Emma on what it means to be brave

The pause between action and reaction is where the magic lies

Archives

Categories

Home

About

Blog

Contact

Resources

RElationship reboot ebook