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5 Amazingly Simple Ways to Increase Intimacy after Baby - Us plus One: Part 1

You may have noticed that with everything you have to do, daily chores, taking care of your baby, going to work, etc., it's difficult to stay connected to your partner.  If you think about it, there are opportunities all around us to get closer to your partner.  Here I provide 5 simple easy to implement ways to increase intimacy after baby. 

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Are you Surviving the Mommy Wars? What a Therapist Says you Need to Know

If you're a parent, you've probably gotten involved in the mommy war in one way or another.  It can be overwhelming, stressful, and cause anxiety or other emotional issues.  I have put together a survival guide based on therapeutic principles.  You are the expert of your own life, can learn mindfulness, have control over your choices and behaviors, and can engage in humor to get through the battlefield and out of the war. 

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4 Reasons Why “Shoulding” Yourself Isn’t Helping You be a Better Parent

Parents are always thinking about how to be a better parent and what they should be doing.  But is shoulding yourself really helping you to be a better parent?  The answer is no and this post explores some of the reasons why shoulding yourself isn't helpful. 

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