When my clients talk about the joys and challenges of new parenthood, a common theme comes up – isolation. There’s no secret about it – Togetherness looks completely different after baby.
Before baby, we can plan for togetherness with our partners – activities, dates, vacations. We can anticipate opportunities to connect with one another. For new parents, the thought of planning feels unattainable. New parenthood often feels like we are surviving moment to moment and the day is filled with what baby needs.
Unfortunately, the relationship that led to baby in the first place is not getting the attention it once did. The emotional and physical labor of caring for a baby doesn’t always allow us the space to connect with our partner in pre-baby ways. And yet, the feeling from many new parents I work with is that caring for a baby would undoubtedly feel less isolating if they could just feel more connected to their partner.
When I facilitate a +baby group or a parenting consultation, this topic is always high on the discussion list. We talk in depth about creative new ways to intentionally connect, without adding more items to the to-do list. Here are three ideas that can create closeness with each other post baby –
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