Sentences with phrase «relationship as new parents»

The toll that the birth of a child can take on a marriage and how to help couples reclaim their own relationship as new parents.

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These included — how to deepen a marriage relationship neglected during frantic child - rearing, getting - ahead years; maintaining self - esteem in the midst of increasing evidence of aging; coping with stresses of «adolescing children»; dependency and death of parents; menopause; the emptying nest; wives» need to develop new satisfactions as children leave.

This new family ideal takes an entire book to elaborate (with important questions still left unanswered), but can be briefly summarized as follows: it is the voluntary lifetime union of a woman and a man who parent their own children in a relationship characterized by love, justice and equal regard.

My New Year's resolution for 2015 will be to remember what I learned as a first - time mother and to apply it daily to my life — my children, husband, parents, in - laws and neighbours — and particularly to my relationship with God.

In addition, working together in the parenting trenches fosters a more intense relationship, and as couples discover new reasons to love each other, making love can also be a continual process of discovery and increasingly intense intimacy.

Divorced parents almost always find the issue of co-parenting as one of the stickiest ones of all in their new and uncharted relationship.

• The need to exercising self - compassion as you process emotions • Emotional purging in a conscious way to move to an easier parenting journey • Moving passed mindfulness and consciousness to peacefulness • Functioning as a peaceful human being • Moving from «doing» to «being» • The value of peaceful presence, free of emotional trigger, for your kids • Modelling ownership of behavior for your kids • Peacefulness as a practice that takes time • Parenting as an extension of nature: gradually forging new pathways in your relationships and being expansive, not staying «stuck» • The healing power of authenticity with your kids • Aiming for perseverance and presence, not perfection • Exercising compassion for others and recognizing we don't know their struggles • Learning how not to try to control others and focus on self to remain peaceful • Journalling as a practice to release emotions • Finding opportunities for stillness • Releasing others from the responsibility for reading your mind • Shifting to a solution focus to create momentum • Fear: being curious about it to avoid being driven by it • Showing up in your own home to make a difference in the world • Practical ways to nourish yourself • Unconditional love — what does that lparenting journey • Moving passed mindfulness and consciousness to peacefulness • Functioning as a peaceful human being • Moving from «doing» to «being» • The value of peaceful presence, free of emotional trigger, for your kids • Modelling ownership of behavior for your kids • Peacefulness as a practice that takes time • Parenting as an extension of nature: gradually forging new pathways in your relationships and being expansive, not staying «stuck» • The healing power of authenticity with your kids • Aiming for perseverance and presence, not perfection • Exercising compassion for others and recognizing we don't know their struggles • Learning how not to try to control others and focus on self to remain peaceful • Journalling as a practice to release emotions • Finding opportunities for stillness • Releasing others from the responsibility for reading your mind • Shifting to a solution focus to create momentum • Fear: being curious about it to avoid being driven by it • Showing up in your own home to make a difference in the world • Practical ways to nourish yourself • Unconditional love — what does that lParenting as an extension of nature: gradually forging new pathways in your relationships and being expansive, not staying «stuck» • The healing power of authenticity with your kids • Aiming for perseverance and presence, not perfection • Exercising compassion for others and recognizing we don't know their struggles • Learning how not to try to control others and focus on self to remain peaceful • Journalling as a practice to release emotions • Finding opportunities for stillness • Releasing others from the responsibility for reading your mind • Shifting to a solution focus to create momentum • Fear: being curious about it to avoid being driven by it • Showing up in your own home to make a difference in the world • Practical ways to nourish yourself • Unconditional love — what does that look like?

Be sure to explore schools in the new location, as well, and consider how moving may impact your children's ongoing relationship with the other parent.

Six has strained my relationship with my daughter, my role as an attachment parent, and all my fancy new fangled parenting skills.

While not all mothers are able to breastfeed, Attachment Parenting International recognizes that breastfeeding — as well as breastfeeding behaviors while giving a bottle of pumped breastmilk — is one of nature's best teachers of new parents in how to sensitively and consistently respond to their baby as well as learn to develop the reciprocity of a healthy relationship between parent and child.

Sometimes new parents don't even know what questions they will need answers to — such as, «How will the new baby affect my relationship with my partner?»

We help bereaved parents deal with their grief, as well as assisting them in understanding and coping with changes in their marital and other relationships and helping them find their «new normal.»

As if there wasn't enough pressure on a new mom to get back in shape after having a baby, society has put a huge importance on making sure your relationship with your partner doesn't suffer after you become parents.

KIMBERLY PANGANIBAN: Sure, I mean new parents tend to have an increase in conflicts just as it is and if there is any postpartum depression or anxiety that can exacerbate the relationship distress and parents and conflicts sort of often have inability to appropriately read or respond to their baby's cues because of what is going on, the stress that their kind of more internal and not as aware of what is happening externally with their baby.

Holden walks the reader through adoption — from the beginning stages, to the new relationship stage between the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents, to a relationship that will grow as time moves on.

I am reminded that sibling love starts with the attachment between parent and child, not child and child, for as the child feels secure and loved in their relationship with the parent, the new child is not a threat and can be safely loved.

They see the work they do as postpartum depression prevention and relationship reinforcement and they aim to empower new parents by reminding them of their strength and resilience.

The effects of parenthood on mental health are complex, but a new study published in Health Sociology Review reveals a different angle to the relationship: how a person's mental health at 16 influences whether or not he or she becomes a parent, as well as whether or not parenthood has an effect on that mental health going forward.

To give a new relationship the best chance at blossoming into more, you must date as a partner, not a parent.

As well as the examples above, the presence of kids can bring single parents and those dating them together in an unexpected way: a whopping 69 % of singles in New Zealand say that having a positive relationship with a partner's children makes them love their partner morAs well as the examples above, the presence of kids can bring single parents and those dating them together in an unexpected way: a whopping 69 % of singles in New Zealand say that having a positive relationship with a partner's children makes them love their partner moras the examples above, the presence of kids can bring single parents and those dating them together in an unexpected way: a whopping 69 % of singles in New Zealand say that having a positive relationship with a partner's children makes them love their partner more.

As a single parent it's often hard to commit time to a new relationship — let's face it raising children on your own can take up most of your time.

Based on this organizational foundation, our recognition of parents as valued partners in the educational process, and my long - standing relationship with our media services television department, I proposed the creation of a new, interactive TV show designed for parents.»

Research showing a positive relationship between parent involvement and attendance as well as the results of new studies examining parents» attitudes about school absences and their implications for messaging and action.

The Harvard Family Research Project comments, «As schools increasingly focus on building parent capacity to support their children's learning and on promoting positive home - school relationships, schools and districts need new measures to ascertain which types of approaches work best.»

The Cribs and Canines program will empower you as a parent and owner, and help your dog build a healthy, loving relationship with your new baby!

As a responsible new puppy parent, the best thing you can do for your relationship with your puppy is to research, and then buy, from a responsible breeder, a breeder who has made the most out of the early weeks of your new puppy's life.

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«Love Life» expanded on Punch and Judy's tense domestic relationship, imagining them as new parents.

But as time passes, there may be other developments as well; for example the parents may embark on new relationships with new partners, or may change jobs.

The biological parents are still looked to first; however, if a step - parent or a new common - law partner demonstrates an intention to treat a child as part of his or her family, meaning that new person is standing in place of a parent to that child, and then if that new relationship subsequently breaks down, the new parent can become an additional source of child support.

As part of the new relationship, the two companies will collaborate on strategic projects involving both Medici Ventures and its parent company, Overstock.com Common Shares (NASDAQ: OSTK) / Series A Preferred (Medici Ventures» t0 platform... Read More

As part of the new relationship, the two companies will collaborate on strategic projects involving both Medici Ventures and its parent company, Overstock.com Common Shares (NASDAQ: OSTK) / Series A Preferred (Medici Ventures» t0 platform: OSTKP) / Series B Preferred (OTCQX: OSTBP).

Building strong relationships with kids, parents, and school communities to attract new players and serve as an ongoing positive role model in children's lives.

New Concept Self Development Center, Milwaukee • WI 2004 — 2005 Mentor Manager Oversaw coordination of 150 mentor / mentee relationships, event planning oversight, screened perspective mentors, performed background checks, and served as liaison between parents, children and legal guardian.

«I enjoy working with folks who need support in managing a wide variety of issues from self - esteem and identity concerns to the stress of dealing with multiple roles, relationships, and life demands (as students, partners, friends, parents, new professionals, family members, community activists, etc.) My clinical interests include multicultural and women's issues, racial / ethnic identity development (especially among biracial / multi - racial / ethnic / cultural individuals), sexual and gender identity development, adjustment and transition issues, and building healthy relationships through assertive communication and positive self - esteem.»

However, a custodial parent's remarriage has been held to be a sufficient reason to permit relocation, especially if it is established that the parent's standard of living would increase as a result of the remarriage or that the parent's gratification or the increased stability of the new relationship would serve the best interests of the child.

Normal experiences such as relationship issues, parenting challenges, life transitions such as a new job, job loss, marriage, divorce, a new baby and entering or completing college can seem difficult to navigate.

The process of non-voluntary immigration, transitioning and acculturating to a new country may have a negative impact on the mental health of immigrants.1 — 3 Postmigration factors (eg, stress, lack of social capital, social isolation and loss of social network) as well as acculturation problems and experiences of discrimination in the host country affect the mental health of the parents and the children.4 5 Moreover, immigrant parents face challenges concerning their role and responsibilities as parents while adjusting to the host country, all of which tend to create stress in parenting.1 3 6 The mental health problems of parents have been reported to be a risk factor for children's behavioural problems and may negatively affect the parent — child attachment and their relationship.7 8 Studies have also shown that parents with mental health problems have a low perceived sense of competence in parenting and may lack the ability to employ positive parenting practises.9 10

The Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study The Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study is a new data set that follows a cohort of approximately 5,000 children born between 1998 and 2000 in medium to large U.S. cities.37 Approximately 3,700 of the children were born to unmarried mothers and 1,200 to married mothers.38 The study initiated interviews with parents at a time when both were in the hospital for the birth of their child and therefore available for interviews.39 As a consequence, FFCWS is able to comprehensively detail the characteristics of both parents and the nature of their relationship at the time of the child's birth.

Within the education community, Parents as Teachers (PAT) has gained prominence as a program for promoting child development and school readiness after achieving promising results in Missouri.12 In New Zealand, Scotland, and other countries, recent development of home - visiting efforts have replicated American models, thus indicating that the promise seen in this country with home visiting is envisioned beyond our shores.13, 14 Lisbeth Schorr, in her 1988 book Within Our Reach: Breaking the Cycle of the Disadvantaged, stated: «[Home - visiting] programs that succeed in helping the children and families who live in the shadows are intensive and comprehensive, flexible, and staffed by professionals with the time and skills to establish solid relationships with their clients.

Step - parenting can lead to stress and conflict in the new marital relationship, as well as between ex-spouses and between parents and children.

Because of their responsibilities for children in other households and the complicated relationships they have with the mothers of those children, men in multiple parenting relationships tend to be less «marriageable» or less likely to be viewed as desirable life partners by new partners.

As part of the federal welfare reform of 1996, Congress recognized the need to promote responsible fatherhood as a way to support child wellbeing.2 During the 106th Congress (1999 - 2000), Congress provided funding to the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI), a non-profit organization that works with government agencies, the military, corrections departments, and community organizations to create fatherhood programs.3 Concurrently, Congress also provided funding to evaluate the Institute for Responsible Fatherhood and Family Revitalization's fatherhood program, signaling the federal government's commitment to researching and assessing the impact of responsible fatherhood programs.4 Although Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama included funding for responsible fatherhood programs in each of their budgets, it was not until the 109th Congress of 2005 - 2006 that the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood (HMPRF) grants program was created and funded under the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 beginning in FY2006 and continuing through FY2010.5 The program was subsequently reauthorized under the Claims Resolution Act of 2010.6 The HMPRF programs support healthy marriage, responsible parenting, and economic stability activities, and are funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Children and Families» (ACF) Office of Family Assistance (OFA).7 The HMPRF programs have continued to receive funds through FY2016.8 Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education grantees, the New Pathways for Fathers and Families grantees, and Responsible Fatherhood Opportunities for Reentry and Mobility (ReFORM) grantees are currently funded from FY2015 through FY2020As part of the federal welfare reform of 1996, Congress recognized the need to promote responsible fatherhood as a way to support child wellbeing.2 During the 106th Congress (1999 - 2000), Congress provided funding to the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI), a non-profit organization that works with government agencies, the military, corrections departments, and community organizations to create fatherhood programs.3 Concurrently, Congress also provided funding to evaluate the Institute for Responsible Fatherhood and Family Revitalization's fatherhood program, signaling the federal government's commitment to researching and assessing the impact of responsible fatherhood programs.4 Although Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama included funding for responsible fatherhood programs in each of their budgets, it was not until the 109th Congress of 2005 - 2006 that the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood (HMPRF) grants program was created and funded under the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 beginning in FY2006 and continuing through FY2010.5 The program was subsequently reauthorized under the Claims Resolution Act of 2010.6 The HMPRF programs support healthy marriage, responsible parenting, and economic stability activities, and are funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Children and Families» (ACF) Office of Family Assistance (OFA).7 The HMPRF programs have continued to receive funds through FY2016.8 Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education grantees, the New Pathways for Fathers and Families grantees, and Responsible Fatherhood Opportunities for Reentry and Mobility (ReFORM) grantees are currently funded from FY2015 through FY2020as a way to support child wellbeing.2 During the 106th Congress (1999 - 2000), Congress provided funding to the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI), a non-profit organization that works with government agencies, the military, corrections departments, and community organizations to create fatherhood programs.3 Concurrently, Congress also provided funding to evaluate the Institute for Responsible Fatherhood and Family Revitalization's fatherhood program, signaling the federal government's commitment to researching and assessing the impact of responsible fatherhood programs.4 Although Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama included funding for responsible fatherhood programs in each of their budgets, it was not until the 109th Congress of 2005 - 2006 that the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood (HMPRF) grants program was created and funded under the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 beginning in FY2006 and continuing through FY2010.5 The program was subsequently reauthorized under the Claims Resolution Act of 2010.6 The HMPRF programs support healthy marriage, responsible parenting, and economic stability activities, and are funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Children and Families» (ACF) Office of Family Assistance (OFA).7 The HMPRF programs have continued to receive funds through FY2016.8 Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education grantees, the New Pathways for Fathers and Families grantees, and Responsible Fatherhood Opportunities for Reentry and Mobility (ReFORM) grantees are currently funded from FY2015 through FY2020.9

Me, You and Baby Too is an evidence - based relationship course designed to help new parents understand the changes they may experience, and teach them how to adapt as their relationship undergoes this major shift.

And what can new parents do to ensure that their relationship stays strong even as it changes with the new addition to the family?

The need for new legislation has also been rejected by children's charities such as the NSPCC who asserted that the importance of a relationship between children and both parents is a principle which is already recognised by the family law system.

As parents continue to give more of themselves to their children, they have less to give to each other, and these less satisfying romantic relationships appear to be suffering, says Jean Fitzpatrick, a licensed relationship therapist in New York who works with couples at all stages including pre-baby and postpartum.

Over time, as things begin to improve, this can form a solid foundation for exchanging important information about your children and can even set the standard for a new parenting relationship between the two of you.

As a marriage counselor and sex therapist in New York City, I help my clients become conscious of the patterns in their lives, what they did and didn't get from their parents, how they show up in the world and their relationships.

Regrettably, research on new parents has revealed that, although a newborn may create positive or negative changes in your relationship with your mate, the majority of mothers (70 percent) experience a steep nose - dive in marital satisfaction, while a father's dissatisfaction grows as a reaction to his wife's unhappiness.