Ep. 004: The Secrets to Keeping Your Relationship Sizzling When You Have Kids with Allison Villa
Ep. 004: The Secrets to Keeping Your Relationship Sizzling When You Have Kids with Allison Villa
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Allison Villa is the relationship whisper for couples who have kids and are finding themselves in a situation where their relationship is losing its fizzle! She shows busy couples how intentionally keep the fire going even when they are pulled in different directions with kids and life in general! She gives practical steps to strengthening your relationship as parents.
WORTH NOTING:
[4:29:] How to normalize the shift in your relationship with the introduction of children
[8:00] Why your individual self-care is critical to your relationship with your partner and your children
[6:23]: Ways to stay connected to your partner and why you should think about “giving” priority to your relationship or your kids, why it’s not one or the other
[17:27} Advice for couples with adolescent children
[31:00] How to identify that your relationship may be headed toward disconnect based on your conversations you are having with others and each other
[35:30] Why it is important for your children to see you in a happy and healthy relationship as a couple
[37:10] EAT THE DAMN BREAD: JUST HAVE FUN...YOUR KIDS ARE SHOWING YOU THAT EVERYDAY, TAKE THEIR LEAD
NOTABLE QUOTES:
YOU CAN BE AMAZING PARENTS AND A THRIVING COUPLE TOO
CHANGE STARTS AT HOME; HOW OUR CHILDREN SEE US ENGAGING WITH EACH OTHER IS HOW THEY ARE GOING TO ENGAGE IN THEIR ADULT RELATIONSHIPS IN THE FUTURE
RESOURCES
Website: House and Hook
Resources: Self-Care Mini Video Lesson & Holiday Checklist
Couple's Monthly Membership: waitlist
Hang with Allison on social!
CURATED RESOURCES FOR YOU!
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