Negotiation: the unsung hero of coparenting skills
While it’s well documented that relationship satisfaction dips after a child is born, this post explores the role of effective negotiation in developing mutual respect, communicating needs, and cultivating appreciation.
Conflict is inevitable — learn the important skill of repair
While conflict is part of any healthy relationship, it can also create damage, distance, and difficulty if we aren’t intentional about how we handle it. In this post, Jaclyn explores how conflict is actually beneficial to our partnerships — and how humility can be the missing piece to actually repairing after we fight.
Self-forgiveness — how we can build more internal resilience
This post explores one of the key strategies to developing a secure attachment to self — repairing after pain, hurt, or disconnection.
Reflecting on 3 years of practicing ‘Weekly Check-Ins’ with my husband
What we have learned over three years of practicing this exercise, and sharing a new-and-improved version of the check-in we use each week.