Description

Becoming co-parents or growing in this role together can really stretch us and test our limits! When we expand our families, our relationships with our partners and our other family members inevitably change. The challenges can have a profound effect on ourselves and our families, and can be a huge opportunity for growth and contentment. In this class, we talk about the basics of communication, common challenges parents face, and how to overcome them while holding compassion for ourselves and each other.

Topics Covered

• Topics Covered:

  • What happens to our new parent brains

  • Common couple struggles and strategies

  • Addressing differences of opinions or parenting styles

  • Identifying your needs and communicating them clearly

  • Practicing communication techniques

  • How to share in the mental load

  • How the rules in our heads affect how we feel and act

Details

This 60-minute class brought to you by NAPS and Canopie is co-taught by Jamie O’Day, registered nurse, board certified lactation consultant, and cofounder of NAPS, and Dr. Alex Kelman, licensed psychologist and mental health practitioner who specializes in relationships and parenthood.

Cost

FREE

*Can’t make it live? No problem!

All registered participants will have access to the recording for 1 week following the event.