Relationship conflict tends to increase significantly in the first year after baby arrives, sex and intimacy typically decline and communication often becomes more stressful. ​

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It's no wonder, with the added stress of taking care of a baby, the compounding sleep deprivation and overload of information and advice that society tends to bombard us with.

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Common complaints I hear in the first few years of parenting:

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• Arguments over Household Chores

• Increased conflict

• Feeling exhausted and having no energy left for the relationship

• Mum feeling overwhelmed and alone​

• Dad feeling left out and uncared for

• Differences in parenting styles

• Decline in Intimacy

• Feeling misunderstood by each other

• Frustration around roles and responsibilities

• Loss of Identity 

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These types of challenges are normal after having a baby!  It doesn't mean your relationship is in trouble, however being pro-active in learning how to manage these challenges when they arise will mean you are able to work through challenges faster and enjoy the transition into parenthood much more. This can have profoundly positive effects on not just your relationship but also your children's well-being. 

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Through our sessions together you'll learn how to: 

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• Manage recurring fights so they don't escalate out of control

• Strengthen your friendship 

• Define Roles & Responsibilities so you can work well as a family unit

• Deepen your understanding of one another & strengthen your connection

• Build more connected relationships with your children

• Increase your intimacy

• Understand each others individual dreams for your family and create shared dreams & goals together

• Discuss ideas around parenting styles and how to manage differences here