It's back-to-school season, and for many parents, it's a time of mixed emotions.
As parents, you want nothing more than to help them through this difficult time, but sometimes your best intentions can do more harm than good, especially in your own relationship with your partner.
In this blog post, you will discover the common mistakes parents make when sending their children back to school with anxiety and provide tips on how to support your child in a healthy and effective way.
Summer can be a stressful time for your family, with the kids out of school and spending more time at home, the relationship with your partner can become strained. The dynamic of your home may be shifting in ways you did not expect.
More disagreements, more tension, and more arguing all equal less romance.
Sound familiar?
This can take a toll on couples who find themselves parenting differently or butting heads over how to manage their children’s newfound freedom and responsibilities during summertime.
In a perfect world, romantic partners would agree on everything, each decision would be a breeze, and arguments would be non-existent. However, we live in reality, and relationships, like life, are full of compromises. Learning to navigate these waters is an essential skill for maintaining a healthy and happy relationship.
“Trauma and otherwise negative occurrences often become stored memories in the brain. Our brain, in conjunction with our autonomic response systems, code these experiences and use them to protect us as we continue through the journey of life. It is through these life experiences that our brain and body create our window of tolerance…”
