transition to parenthood
Research shows that the first five years of parenthood are the hardest years in a couple’s relationship.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even depressed about your new life as a parent, even though having a baby is exactly what you wanted?
Many new parents struggle in the first few months (or years!) after having a baby. They love their baby, but also miss their old lives. They often struggle to balance everything, but end up feeling like a mess a lot of the time.
Couples often struggle to connect with each other after a baby is born. It seems impossible to spend quality time together and hang out (much less, have sex) when a baby needs so much time and attention. Many couples start to argue more and feel resentful towards each other. Old issues flare back up or new struggles suddenly feel overwhelming.
It’s so normal to struggle in the transition to becoming parents.
But you want it to get better.
Couples therapy can help you thrive in your adjustment to parenthood.
In couples therapy, we can take a close look at which parts of parenthood you are struggling with. Is it communication? Division of labor? Balancing work and home life? Sex? Sleep? Old issues in your relationship? We’ll figure out what the hardest parts are and start working on a plan. I’ll give you strategies to communicate with each other about your struggles, as well as practical tools for adjusting to having a new baby in the home.
I can help you and your partner move through this stage of life in way that brings you closer, not farther apart.
Looking for additional resources, education, and strategies for improving your relationship during the parenting years?