In this episode we talk to Jacqueline Holden, MA, NCC, PMH-C of Holden Counseling and Education, LLC
about how to deal with parenting issues between partners now that we're all together all the time.
It’s a bit of a good news, bad news situation here at Raising Cascadia. The bad news is that shelter in place orders are still in effect for most of us and life has yet to return to any kind of normal. The good news is that Raising Cascadia has some bonus episodes coming out.
If you don’t recall, Katie and Lee work at Portland Mom Collective. When things started to look dicey with the current virus situation, PMC began talking to experts about topics that could help ease the stress many parents are facing. The bonus podcast episodes will include those conversations.
Being stuck with your whole family for weeks on end is super great for your relationship with your partner…said no one ever.
Now that we’re all trying to make all the things work while stuck at home, we’ve noticed that it’s easier than ever to get into arguments with our partner as we try to navigate unexpected issues.
In this bonus episode, Katie talks to Jacqueline Holden, MA, NCC, PMH-C of Holden Counseling and Education, LLC about partner relationships between parents during quarantine.
Highlights include:
Why are we clashing with our partners more than usual now that we are in quarantine?
What can we do to mitigate conflict with our partner right now?
What happens when our parenting styles don’t match?
A productive approach to initiating conversations with our partner about how to take on parenting issues
What happens when parents disagree on the necessary conditions specific to quarantine and social distancing?
If our parenting partner is experiencing high anxiety due to the current pandemic, is there a way we can help our partner?
How to set ground rules and what those should cover
How to stay meaningfully connected to each other if our main source of connection isn’t available currently (traveling, going out to eat, etc.)
Dealing with the extra layers of parenting guilt that are specific to the current situation
You can get in touch with Jacqueline at her website, on her Facebook page, via email, or phone (971-238-2973) .
You can also find out more about upcoming Facebook Live discussions on the Portland Mom Collective Facebook page.