Partnership
33 articles
Dividing Roles in a Family With a Young Child
One of the most reliable predictors of relationship dissatisfaction after a baby arrives isn't sleep deprivation or financial pressure—it's the feelin...
Different Parenting Styles Within One Family
One parent is more structured; the other rolls with things. One sets firm limits on screen time; the other forgets it exists. One responds to tantrums...
Co-Parenting as a Way to Reduce Family Conflict
A parent says no to a biscuit before dinner. The other parent, not knowing this, hands one over a minute later. The child gets the biscuit, learns the...
The Role of a Partner in Supporting the Mother Emotionally
The first year after a baby arrives is one of the most physically and emotionally vulnerable periods in a woman's life. Her body is healing — perineal...
Family Dynamics After the Birth of a Child
A new baby doesn't just add one person to a family. It rearranges the relationships among everyone already there. Most parents are caught off guard by...
How Couple Relationships Change After Childbirth
The Gottman Institute's longitudinal research has found that about two-thirds of couples report a meaningful drop in relationship satisfaction in the...
How to Communicate Concerns to a Caregiver Without Blame
At some point, every parent has a concern they need to raise with their child's caregiver. A bruise no one mentioned. A friend who keeps pushing. A ch...
How to Communicate Effectively With Daycare Staff
Your child's caregiver sees more of their waking weekday hours than you do. The way you and that caregiver exchange information is not a soft skill —...
How to Discuss a Problem With a Caregiver Respectfully
Your three-year-old comes home and says "Miss Sarah was mean to me." How you handle the next conversation — at the next morning's dropoff, or in a qui...