“The greatest gift you can give your baby is a happy and strong relationship between the two of you.” John Gottman
Becoming a parent is life-changing—and so is the impact it can have on your relationship.
Babies and toddlers can sense tension between parents which can have a negative impact on them, causing behaviour issues, disrupted sleep, feeding and longer-term issues.
This practical, supportive course is designed to help you, as a couple, navigate the changes that come with welcoming a baby and parenting a toddler.
It is a 4-week pilot online course delivered by Ruth James, Reducing Parental Conflict Coordinator, Somerset Council who has experience of with working with couples to strengthen family relationships.
The 4 online sessions will be 1½ hours and cover:
1. The transition to parenthood and getting use to a new normal
2. Top tips on how to talk so your partner will listen and listen so they will talk!
3. Managing conflict and building a strong team as you navigate parenting together
4. Day-to-day parenting and problem solving together
The dates are: 15, 22 October and 5, 12 November 10 AM - 11:30 AM
During the course you will learn how to:
· Communicate more effectively
· Manage conflict in healthy ways
· Build a secure, loving environment for your baby/toddler
· Practical tools to help you survive together when things are tough
You will also meet other parents and sharing experiences and learning from each other can be a great help.
Who is this course for? This course is FREE and for any parents, co-parents, or caregivers of children up to the age of 3 who live in Somerset.
Ideally, couples should come along together, however, if only one of you can come along, that's fine too.
For more information, please contact me Ruth James, ruth.james@somerset.gov.uk
I look forward to meeting you online!
Ruth
Reducing Parental Conflict Coordinator
Somerset Council
For more information about relationship support: https://www.cypsomersethealth.org/managing_relationship_conflict
