Changing Relationships & Healthy Communication
Relationships can shift over time, many thoughts and feelings may come up when navigating these changes. The following articles offer some gentle, practical ways to communicate your needs and boundaries in a healthy and supportive way.
PiM Talking to others about our MH Article
Spousal Connection
NCT Article - Changes in your relationships after having a baby
Emma Diary - how your relationship may change
UCLA Health - how relationship change after having a baby
BBC Tiny Happy People Article - Seven ways to reconnect with your partner after having a baby
BBC News - 'We are just parents, not a couple': How to reconnect after having kids
NHS Article - Relationships after having a baby
PANDA Article - Communicating with your partner in the perinatal period
Changing Family Dynamics
Your Mamahood - Why the start of motherhood can feel more complicated than you anticipated
Child Psychotherapy - Your New Baby, Your Family & You
Grandparent relationships:
NCT - 10 tips for dealing with in-laws when you have a baby: interfering, boundaries and taking over
Psychology Today - family relationships post baby arrival
Older siblings
Raising Children - A new baby in your blended family or stepfamily
Child Psychotherapy - Sibling Rivalry - The Arrival of a Baby Brother or Sister
Changing Friendships
Relate https://www.relate.org.uk/get-help/how-being-mum-changes-friendships
Motherhood the read deal - How friendships change when you have a baby
Refrinery - How Friendships Change
Healthy Communication
Help Guide - effective communication article
VeryWell Article - How to Improve Your Relationships With Healthy Communication
CAFCASS Article - Co-parenting after Separation Communication
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