So you think you’re ready for kids? Parenthood
Podcast: Download (Duration: 56:27 — 77.6MB)
Becoming parents can be an incredible step to take with your partner. Yet, it also has the potential to change your relationship dynamics. Kristina, a busy lifestyle blogger, writer, and soon to be mom of two shares her journey and experiences as a parent.
- How meeting your partner can change your mind and open yourself up to something that you’ve closed yourself off to before
- It’s not always the biological clock – How passions and careers can influence your decision to have kids
- Addressing fears and concerns about becoming a parent
- How to connect with your partner during pregnancy and after the baby is born
- How to maintain your sense of self life and not just your parental identity
Takeaways
- Communicate in real-time with your partner about your needs- “go to the bones”
- Always find time between parenting duties to focus on yourself and connect with your partner
- Realize that children depend on you for everything – you need to have patience and change your lens to understand their thought-process and feelings