HOW TO REBUILD INTIMACY WITH YOUR PARTNER AFTER HAVING KIDS (Podcast Episode 224)

When they say that everything changes after you have kids, they’re right, but it doesn’t have to mean that things have to get worse! Your relationship after children is different, and there are some things to do and think to not only safeguard your relationship, but to even make it better! Today is a master class in rebuilding intimacy with your partner after having kids. I’ve got tons of valuable information and amazing tips, so stay tuned!

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Resources for How to Rebuild Intimacy with Your Partner After Having Kids

Communication Toolkit for Couples

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The Four Reasons Self-Awareness is the Most Important Thing in Your Relationship

How 5 Minutes of Mindfulness a Day Can Make Your Relationship Great

Empathy in Relationships is the Key to Connection and Communication

Improve Your Relationship by Making and Answering Bids

How to Deal with Your Control Issues

How to Stop Being a Perfectionist So You Can Start Being Happy

The Complete Guide to Effective Communication in Every Relationship

The Secret to Happy, Successful Relationships: Attention and Intention:

Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing by Dr. Abby Medcalf

Couples Check-in Exercise

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