What does intimcacy look like in early parenthood? And how can we redefine it together to help us connect with more care, compassion, and empathy and we try to bounce forward and strengthen our relationship?

Intimacy issues are one of the most energized topics that come up in the new parent support groups that we both host, and here in this episode we share some of common barriers that new parents face as well as strategies and options for overcoming them. Bouncing forward into parenthood is the name of the game here, not trying to bounce back to your pre-baby relationship dynamcis. Topics covered here include:

• Physical & Emotional challenges common to new Moms and Dads
• Emotional challenges like loneliness, confusion, and 
• Self-honesty as a prerequisite for clear requests of your partner
• Us time vs Me time
• Resentment is a thief
• Sharing "brakes & accelerators"
• Love Language application
• "Stratitude of Gratitude"
• Space & Grace

... and so much more

Reference links:

https://www.welcometofatherhood.com/blog/new-baby-who-dis

https://www.welcometofatherhood.com/blog/gratitude-the-6th-love-language

https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes

https://www.emilynagoski.com/come-as-you-are-worksheets

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Katie continues to offer her FREE weekly Embracing Parenthood Postpartum support meetup via Zoom every Thursday at 1pm PST. Katie runs these herself, so please drop on in to experience more of her wisdom, grace, and compassion in person.

https://www.thenestfamilyresource.com/parenting

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For more information on Katie DaMota and Nest Family Resource please visit:

https://www.thenestfamilyresource.com

For more information on David Arrell, his book Welcome To Fatherhood, and his other coaching and consulting offerings please visit:

https://www.welcometofatherhood.com

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