Parents can lose sight of the importance of nurturing their own relationship in favor of pouring all that they’ve got into their children. A more balanced approach, however, ensures the health of their relationship and the stability of their family for the long haul.
That’s easier said than done when the baby’s up all night, or you’ve got to travel to three different cities in a weekend for soccer, or when it’s college application season. I asked Dr. Kathryn Ford, psychiatrist and author of the upcoming book “The Aperture Effect: A Radically Simple Approach to Finding Joy and Connection in Your Relationship,” for her advice to couples who want to improve their relationship while navigating the duties of parenthood.
