When we enter motherhood, we are often are conditioned to facing challenges and new experiences with classmates and co-workers. Motherhood asks us to find our own unique pathway that is best for our baby, our relationship, and ourselves.
Boredom in the COVID 19 Summer
As the COVID 19 pandemic continues in the summer heat, boredom is rising. We are increasingly tempted to step out and undertake various activities after assessing the associated risk. Vacations seem to do little to relieve feelings of boredom this year because options are still limited in many destinations.
COVID 19 Silver Linings
Physical Touch In Coronavirus Times
Touch is a critical part of physical intimacy in the couple relationship. As one of the five primary love languages, touch is a way that some partners primarily feel loved and show love. Partners with unmet needs for touch may be at risk of going outside the relationship in this time of social distancing due to the Coronavirus..
Shared Parenting Time
Risk Divides Us During COVID 19
As the states re-open to varying degrees and on different timetables, debates about which activities pose too much risk, and which are acceptable, are becoming more common in all of our relationships with friends, family and intimate partners.. Since little is certain still about COVID 19, there are no sure answers. We can only seek to compromise.
Summer Co-Parenting During COVID 19
Summertime is bringing new co-parenting challenges during the COVID 19 global pandemic. Businesses and offices are re-opening but the kids are at home with fewer options for supervision than in a typical summer. Working cooperatively as co-parents during this time is in the children’s best interest.
Making Decisions After Separation
Separation can make it feel like life as you knew it has come to an abrupt halt. It may seem overwhelming to make necessary decisions, such as where to live or work. Making decisions is empowering and can set you on a path forward. Viewing decisions as subject to future revision as circumstances change may help.
Seeing Our Own Mothers with New Eyes
Domestic Violence Is On the Rise
The COVID 19 stay at home orders are contributing to a rise in incidents of domestic violence. These incidents may be physical or verbal. Being together all day, every day, as a couple also makes it easier for one partner to control the other in a variety of ways. It’s important to get help if needed.