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My In-laws are driving me crazy!!!20 Aug 202400:26:48

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One of the most complex relationships to navigate for parenting partners is relationships with their parents and in-laws. What can parenting partners do to have healthy relationships with their parents/in-laws and give their kids strong relationship with grandparents? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP answer this question and so many more in this episode. 

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My partner keeps telling me I need to talk about my emotions, why does it matter?02 Aug 202400:29:09

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Does talking about emotions matter? We see so many couples were one partner's primary complaint is that their partner cannot talk about how they feel. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss whether talking about emotions matters and what couples can do to resolve this conflict. 

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Thriving Together While Tackling Career and Family Demands08 Mar 202400:26:21

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We hear it all the time, "My partner cares more about their job than our family." Or "My partner's job gets the best parts of them and we get what's left over at home." Work is something that happens everyday and is big source of conflict and hurt in parenting partner relationships. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP offer a two step process for how couples can discuss work, family life, and staying connected as partners through it all. 

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My Partner's Mental Health is Negatively Impacting Our Home29 Feb 202400:27:49

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What do you do when you think your partner's mental health is negatively impacting your family? How do you bring it up? What if your partner dismisses your concerns? Join Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP as we shed light on the profound impact that conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and unresolved trauma can have on a family. This episode is an invitation to acknowledge, address, and approach these struggles with the compassion and awareness they deserve, ensuring that these issues don't remain in the shadows to disrupt the harmony at home.




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When Stress is Driving Your Couple Relationship22 Feb 202400:28:23

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Every relationship faces the siege of stress, but how we navigate through this inevitable reality makes all the difference. Imagine this case example: Josh, retreating into his shell under the pressure of life's stress, leaves Lindsay spinning plates to maintain the family's harmony. Their story may sound familiar, and we're peeling back the layers to discover why Josh's withdrawal and Lindsay's increasing load brew the perfect storm of miscommunication.

Listen along as Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP guide you through  the choppy waters of coping with stress and the burden it places on our partners, you'll gain insights into the silent battles that many couples face and how to navigate them with grace and understanding.


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Navigating Love and ADHD: An Interview with ADHD Advocate and Coach Katy Weber 15 Feb 202400:57:19

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Every parenting partnership has its struggles, but when ADHD is in the mix, it's like navigating an intricate dance of dopamine, interest, and misunderstanding. Katy Weber shares her wisdom on fostering teamwork in a couple relationship impacted by ADHD and  reframing ADHD as a joint adventure rather than a solitary battle. 

Join Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP as they talk with Katy about this unique and challenging couple dynamic and share some of their own story about being impacted by ADHD symptoms in their parenting partner relationship. 

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When A Relationship Feels One-sided08 Feb 202400:31:04

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Feeling like you're paddling a two-person canoe alone can be exhausting, but it's a situation commonly felt in parenting partner relationships. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how this dynamic happens in parenting partner relationships and how parenting partners can start paddling the canoe together. 

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Interview with Rachel and Marley Shepard-Ohta of Heysleepybaby01 Feb 202400:49:57

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On our latest podcast, we're joined by Rachel and Marley Shepard -Ohta from HeySleepyBaby, who share their experience navigating the wild ride that is understanding kids and sleep. 

Join Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP as they share this dynamic and insightful conversation with Rachel and Marley from HeySleepyBaby. 

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Can Kids Ruin Your Couple Relationship?25 Jan 202400:28:46

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Erin Mitchell, MACP and Stephen Mitchell, PhD unwrap the complexities of parenthood and its impact on couples. We crack open the often-misunderstood narrative that children are the wrecking ball of romance, with a sprinkle of humor and personal tales like Stephen's own 'eye-opening' parenting injury. 

Strap in as they navigate the seismic shift in dynamics that a new child brings, particularly focusing on the 'default parent' phenomenon. The Mitchell's candid conversation sheds light on the essential growth both partners must commit to, to preserve their connection amid the new context of being parents.

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The Invisible Wall: Addressing Resentment in Your Relationship05 Oct 202300:36:05

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Ready to unravel the knotty issue of resentment lurking in your relationship? Today, we're stripping down and tackling this common, yet often unspoken, issue that silently strains and stresses many parenting partner relationships. 

In our candid conversation, we shed light on how resentment can spring from significant life decisions and disagreements such as having children or choosing a school. We reveal how such resentment can stem from feeling unheard or when one partner’s desires are not fulfilled. Furthermore, we delve into the reality of how this bitter emotion can manifest and create a rift between couples, affecting your happiness and peace. So, whether you're dealing with resentment or you're trying to barricade it from encroaching on your relationship, tune in as Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP help you resolve resentment in your partner relationship. 

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Sometimes I Think Parenting Is Easier Without My Partner—How Do I Tell Them?29 Sep 202300:32:08

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Ever feel a strange sense of relief when your partner is not around and you're handling the parenting duties solo? Let's be real, it's not uncommon.  Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how partners can talk about this sensitive topic in a way that brings understanding and connection. 

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How Can I Set Boundaries With My In-laws?14 Sep 202300:29:28

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Who says setting boundaries with in-laws and extended family has to be a negative experience? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP tell you how boundary setting can foster healthier interactions within your couple relationship and your relationship with extended family. 

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My Partner is So Needy! 05 Jul 202400:43:10

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Is the preoccupied attachment style really just needy? We examine how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, focusing on preoccupied attachment. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss what preoccupied attachment is, how it impacts a couple relationship, and how partner's can stay connected if one of them is preoccupied. 

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How You Parent Can Significantly Impact How Connected You Feel To Your Partner07 Sep 202300:28:17

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The way you parent can indeed influence your partner's feelings towards you, and the level of connection you feel as parenting partners. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss why how you parent is so important to your couple relationship and feeling connected as a couple. 

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Stop Micromanaging My Parenting: A Little Twist On The Default Parent Conflict24 Aug 202300:34:05

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Talking with your partner about being the default parent is one of the most challenging conversations for any couple! At the same time the non-default parent can feel like they are trying to do more than be a "helper" but feel like their partner is micro-managing how they parent. How can parenting partner's have this conversation in a way that brings resolution. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP have the solution. Listen and find out. 

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Why Do Couples Seem To Fight More When They Become Parents?17 Aug 202300:34:33

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Sometimes being in a couple relationship and being parents just feels so hard!! Why does parenting introduce a new level of hard into couple relationships. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP tell you why. 

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What Every Stay-at-Home-Parent Wants Their Partner To Know!!10 Aug 202300:26:52

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One of the most talked about conflicts we see with couples is how to balance the roles and responsibilities between a partner that works full-time and a partner that stays at home full-time.  Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP offer a solution to this conflict. 

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What Are We Really Fighting About?-The Real Issue Behind Every Parenting Partner Conflict02 Aug 202300:33:32

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Parenting partner conflict happens and many times couples focus on the wrong thing when they disagree. What are parenting partners really fighting about? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell MACP give you the reason behind every parenting partner conflict and the "how to" fix it. 

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Want To Communicate Better?--Then Do This06 Apr 202300:33:57

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One of the keys to effective partner communication is knowing how you have been impacted by your home environment (positively and negatively). Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss why this matters and how knowing the impact of your past can free you to have the future you want as a couple and family. 

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How To Talk to Your Partner and Kids About Tragedy-Addressing The Recent School Shootings in Denver and Nashville29 Mar 202300:27:19

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Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP address how couples can talk to one another about the recent school shootings in Denver and Nashville and how to talk with kids about these events. 

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"My Partner Makes Me Feel..."-Why This Statement Misses The Point 01 Mar 202300:36:07

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We hear it a lot from couples: "My partner did this and made me feel..." Can we make our partner's feel a certain way? Are we responsible for our own feelings? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell MACP tackle these questions in this weeks show. 

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Want To Stop Having A Dead End Dialogue About The Mental Load?-Here's How. 21 Feb 202300:40:22

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Want to stop having a dead end dialogue about the mental load? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP  talk about the mental load because the mental load is always present and often tough to talk about as parenting partners. Here is a way to never have the same old conversation again and actually get somewhere as a couple on this topic. 


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"We'll Never Feel Connected Again"--How To Get In The Habit Of Connecting With Your Partner.07 Feb 202300:37:22

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Disconnection is normal in every parenting partner relationship. Want to know how to make feeling connected normal too? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP will tell you how. 

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My Partner Has No Emotions!28 Jun 202400:45:04

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Ever wondered if an avoidant partner can truly connect emotionally? We examine how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, focusing on avoidant attachment. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss what avoidant attachment is, how it impacts a couple relationship, and how partner's can stay connected if one of them is avoidantly attached. 

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"I Don't Like The Way You Parent"--Now What Do We Do?25 Jan 202300:37:33

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It is not uncommon for parents to be critical of one another's parenting. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss what might be behind some of the challenges we face as parents and how talk with one another about them. 

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"Nothing I Do Is Enough..."-The Cycle Of Disappointment and Disengagement In Parenting Partner Relationships17 Jan 202300:35:00

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The Cycle of Disappointment and Disengagement is one of the most common cycles in parenting partner relationships. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how to break this cycle in parenting partner relationships. 

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"It's Not Me, It's My Partner"- How Can Change Happen In A Parenting Partner Relationship10 Jan 202300:34:43

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Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how parenting partners can get on the same page and make the changes they both want to have a more connected relationship.

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How Your Couple Relationship Can Survive The Holidays14 Dec 202200:37:13

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The holidays can be a wonderful time of feeling connected and together as a family. They also are stressful and many couples find that their relationship feels worn out and strained after all the festivities are over. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how you and your partner can come out of the holidays feeling connected. 

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Want A Cheat Code For Apologizing In Your Parenting Partner Relationship?--Here It Is! 06 Dec 202200:29:15

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What is an apology and why is it so hard to apologize in your parenting partner relationship? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP give you a "cheat code" for how to apologize in your couple relationship. 

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Want To Know One Of The Best Ways To Stay Connected As A Family And Couple? Do This...22 Nov 202200:35:31

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If you and your partner want to stay connected and you want to build a sense of safety for your kids...You should tell more stories. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP talk about how you and your partner can strengthen your relationship and help your kids feel safe by telling one another stories. 

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3 Mistakes You And Your Partner Are Making And What To Do About Them15 Nov 202200:37:28

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There are 3 mistakes that you and your partner could be making that are leading to feeling disconnected. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss these mistakes and help couples learn how not to make them. 

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Every Couple Needs To Hear This!- How To Weather Hard Times As Parenting Partners08 Nov 202200:41:41

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At some point in every parenting partner relationship a couple will face hard times. Hard times like receiving a scary diagnosis, infertility, death of a child, death of a loved one, struggling to feel at home as a parent...you name it. When these times come how can a couple make it through? Stephen Mitchell PhD and Erin Mitchell MACP give couples three things to hold onto in these moments that will help you and your partner make it. 

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Should We Keep Talking About This Or Not?-Knowing When To Have Conflict In Front of Your Kids02 Nov 202200:32:07

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Having couple conflict when your kids are in the same room happens as parents. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how couples can determine if this is a moment for modeling healthy conflict or a moment to avoid as parents. 

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Resentment: How to Keep it From Ruining Your Parenting Partner Relationship25 Oct 202200:35:05

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Resentment has a stacking effect in parenting partner relationships. Over time it stacks up and leads to serious conflict and hurt. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how resentment stacks up in couple relationships, how to tell if it has happened in your relationship, and how to keep it from ruining your parenting partner relationship. 

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Do You Love Me, Do You Want Me, Do You Accept Me?-Three Important Questions Parenting Partners Ask Each Other Every Day24 May 202400:36:48

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There are three questions that parenting partners are asking one another every day. They might not be asking them directly but in their conflict, in their frustration, in their stress these are the questions that underline all of these interactions. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP tell you what the questions are and how you can your partner can answer them in the affirmative for one another.  

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"Sometimes It Feels Better To Parent Alone"-How To Handle Transitions In Your Parenting Partner Relationship11 Oct 202200:33:41

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What we mean here is transitions like getting ready in the morning, coming back home from work or transitions that happen when you have a partner in the military who is gone frequently or travels a lot for business. However, the transition happens in your parenting partner relationship many couples find that they experience increased stress, increased conflict, challenges communicating, and struggle to feel like a parenting team. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how you and your partner can stay connected and stay a parenting team in the midst of life's transitions. 

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"You Are Critical...No, You Are Critical"-How To Break The Cycle Of Criticism In Your Parenting Partner Relationship04 Oct 202200:31:42

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Being critical or feeling criticized is something every parenting partner experiences. This pattern often leads to conflicts and resentment in parenting partner relationships. Want to know how to shift this pattern? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how criticism can become a part of every couple relationship and how to "get rid" of it. 

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"My Partner Is Not Meeting My Needs"-How To Get Your Needs Met In Your Parenting Partner Relationship27 Sep 202200:28:08

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One of the most common struggles for parenting partners is feeling like their partner is not meeting their needs. We all have needs in relationships. How can you get your needs met in your relationship? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how partners can identify their needs, express their needs, and meet one another's needs. 

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"What Did You Say To Me?!?"-How To Stop Being Reactionary In Your Couple Communication21 Sep 202200:32:17

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What is the difference between reacting and responding when communicating with your partner? Is one a healthier way to communicate than the other? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss these questions and give you some tips on how to implement healthier communication in your parenting partner relationship. 

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The Silent Killers Of A Couple Relationship-What Are They And How To Avoid Them13 Sep 202200:31:17

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What are the silent killers in a couple relationship? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss what the silent killers are and how to avoid them. 

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"I Just Can't Say 'No'"-What Are Boundaries And How You And Your Partner Can Set Them30 Aug 202200:27:48

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From in-laws to finances to work to technology, it can be hard for parenting partners to define and set healthy boundaries. What are boundaries and why is it so hard to set healthy ones? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss the purpose of boundaries and how parenting partners can define and set healthy boundaries.  

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Do You Want To Stop Fighting?-Here's How16 Aug 202200:27:37

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Are you tired of dead end dialogues in your parenting partner relationship? Do you keep having the same fight over and over again with nothing changing? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP talk about how parenting partners can stop fighting and actually "get somewhere" when they disagree.

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"I'm Not Crying, You're Crying"-Coping With Grief As Parenting Partners09 Aug 202200:36:55

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One of the most common barriers to parenting partners connecting is grief. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP share how to cope with grief and stay connected as parenting partners. 

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"Let's Talk About Mental Load"-One Of The Hardest Conversations For Parenting Partners To Have!02 Aug 202200:38:16

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Talking about mental load as parenting partners is one of the hardest conversations to have! Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP share their own experience of how they have unsuccessfully and successfully navigated this topic. 

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"We've Lost Our Spark! How Do We Get It Back?"19 Jul 202200:31:31

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What do you do as parenting partners when you feel like you have lost your "spark"? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how couples can rediscover their spark. 

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It's something every couple with kids feels but doesn't talk about: Loneliness. 10 May 202400:38:17

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It's something most parenting partners feel but no one really talks about: Loneliness. That's right. Many parenting partners find themselves feeling lonely during the parenting years and it can be hard to talk about with your partner. This feeling of loneliness can also be an underlying factor for some of the stress, conflict, and hurt feelings parenting partners feel and have regarding one another. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP talk about their own experience of Loneliness as parenting partners and what you and your partner can do to address this silent issue. 

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"I AM TIRED...NO, I'M TIRED"-How To Talk About Being Tired With Your Parenting Partner12 Jul 202200:26:31

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This is one of the most challenging conversations for parenting partners to have without getting defensive. Parenting is hard. Parenting makes you both tired. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how the goal in this conversation is to understand what tired means for your partner and to try and make changes to support them. 

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"We Can't Agree On Parenting Styles!"-How To Have This Difficult Conversation28 Jun 202200:26:18

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We hear this all the time: "My partner and I can't agree about parenting styles!" Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP share how to have this conversation as a parenting team rather than parenting adversaries. 

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"We Just Aren't Compatible Anymore"-Being Partners In The New Context Of Parenting21 Jun 202200:30:28

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Many couples feel that they “lose” compatibility with their partner post-kids. 
“We used to agree on everything…We used to want to spend time together…We used to have the same goals…Now we can’t agree on anything (parenting styles, sleep, how the kids eat, in-laws etc)…We don’t even want to be around each other we are so tired and just want to sleep…It feels like we don’t want the same things anymore.” 

Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss the radical change that parenting brings to a partner relationship and how to keep discovering your compatibility as parenting partners. 

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"What I Wish We Knew Back Then!"-A Conversation With Your Younger Selves As a Couple07 Jun 202200:29:49

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What advice would you and your partner give your younger couple selves? Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell MACP discuss some of the advice couples have said they wish they knew back then.  Also, they will share their personal thoughts about what advice they would share with their younger couples selves.  

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