In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP, authors of Too Tired to Fight: 13 Essential Conflicts Parents Must Have to Keep Their Relationship Strong. Together, they share an honest and insightful conversation about the challenges of parenting while maintaining a strong partnership. The Mitchells explore how conflict, while inevitable in raising children, can become a powerful opportunity for connection. Drawing from their book, they provide practical tools and intentional communication strategies to help couples navigate stress, deepen understanding, and strengthen their bond amidst the complexities of parenting. This episode is packed with wisdom for anyone looking to parent—and partner—with greater teamwork and compassion.
Takeaways:
- Parenting inevitably brings conflict and disagreements.
- Attachment dynamics shift when children are introduced.
- Conflict can be an opportunity for connection.
- Intentional communication skills can be learned.
- Understanding your partner's story is crucial in conflict resolution.
- It's important to recognize and express your emotions.
- Suspending defensiveness allows for better communication.
- Navigating parenting challenges requires teamwork and understanding.
- Creating space for intentional conversations is essential.
- Cyclical arguments often stem from unresolved emotional issues.
- Postpartum changes can significantly affect physical touch dynamics in relationships.
- Developing skills for connection is crucial for thriving in parenting.
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Links:
Book - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/059371427X
Website - https://couplescounselingforparents.com/too-tired-to-fight/
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couples-counseling-for-parents/id1598800142?i=1000672124088
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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.
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