No-one prepares us for parenthood and I wonder why. There is the ‘Congratulations’ on the announcement of the pregnancy – a new life is about to enter the world. But…has anyone sat back and questioned what the impact of this ‘little being’ will have on your life, your relationship? The transition to parenthood is one of the most stressful factors in a relationship and yet it doesn’t appear in the ‘three most stressful experiences of life’. The changes to the family dynamic and how that will impact on the needs and expectations of each other. Isn’t it worth taking a ‘step back’ to analyse, question and listen to each other’s thoughts and feelings. And once the baby is born continue to re-appraise the family dynamics. Is it working for you, as an individual, as a couple and as a family. Only through good dialogue can a relationship flourish and grow. Learning to listen to the unspoken as well as the spoken word. Giving each other space, time alone, time together and time as a family. This, I believe, is the key to the continuing growth of a family unit.
Posted by: A\'dell Harper | October 12, 2007
Parent coaching – planning before and after the ‘event’
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