Couples can go through all sorts of transitions when they become first time parents. And some of the transitions aren’t easy. In fact, many studies have shown that the first year of transitioning into parenthood can be the hardest on a couple. So as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have prepared some helpful tips and steps for you… Read More
The Psychology of Relationships, Intimacy, and SEX!!
Let’s Talk About Sex Baby! When is the last time you have had sex with your spouse or long term partner? Have you ever wondered how much other couples with children are having sex? Do they share the same barriers? Has it been less since having children? And what do you do if you are in a dry spot?… Read More
Let’s Talk About: The Importance of Dating Your Spouse
I almost can’t believe my husband and I celebrated our 9 year dating anniversary this week! Being parents of two small children and both working outside the home, as well as not having many resources and childcare assistance, we rarely get alone time together, and even more rarely get quality alone time. Keeping the love alive in a long term relationship… Read More
Let’s Talk About: A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide – What Moms Really Want
As much as I love to peruse the red and pink aisles at Target this time of year, I could personally do without the candles, stuffed animals, flowers, candy, and balloons on Valentine’s Day. I do like hand written cards on holidays, anniversaries and birthdays, but honestly, cards are so expensive these days, that I would be just as happy… Read More
Let’s Talk About: My BIG Announcement
For decades I have had a dream. And this is the year one of my longterm dreams will be coming true. But with any goal, there is risk involved. It takes determination, persistence, and initiative to achieve a goal. I will finally be able to marry my Master’s in TV Broadcasting with my Doctorate in Psychology to create a video… Read More
Let’s Talk About: The Perfect Backyard Campout
Summer is about to come to an end but we were determined to get one more summer tradition checked off our list before school starts this week. Before we had children, my husband and I went on a summer camping trip every year and we wanted to pass that tradition on to our children. As you can imagine, camping with… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Secondary Infertility
I typically do not write personal blogs about my own life experiences and myself but since it is National Infertility Awareness Week, I couldn’t help but to use this space and this platform to bring awareness to this topic and share my own personal struggle. So please #listenup! It is all too common to suffer from infertility alone, but I soon realized… Read More
Let’s Talk About: A Letter to My Husband
Dear husband, I’M SORRY I told you that when I started working from home that I would have time to keep up with the housework. I’m sorry that sometimes the laundry is ignored and stays in the basket to be put away for longer than it should. I’m sorry that you sometimes come home to dirty dishes in the… Read More
Let’s Talk About: What I’ve Learned From Marriage
Today my husband and I celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary. A lot has changed in 7 years but one thing has remained constant; we have never stopped trying to have the best marriage we can. In the past 7 years we have dealt with my breast cancer diagnosis and surgeries, buying and selling two homes, having two children, writing our… Read More