The Kids are Asleep, Now What!

Once you get into a romantic relationship or marriage and have kids, your relationship dynamics can drastically change. It is very easy to lose a once romantic marriage if you don't take the necessary measures to protect it. You have to be very proactive about spending time together and making time for one another.

How do you get on a schedule at the end of your long working day when your kids are asleep? What boundaries have you put in place with your partner? How do you connect with one another? What if you were both exhausted from the day and still had to make time for your partner? Join this conversation as I share practical tips and tricks you can implement to nurture your relationship.

Tune in!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:24] Episode intro and today's focus

[02:22] The rationale of this episode's topic

[04:38] Setting reasonable boundaries 

[05:30] Understanding your uniqueness as partners 

[06:17] Train your babies to have their own sleep schedule

[07:07] Preparations begin during pregnancy 

[10:00] Getting proactive and creative on how to create your schedules

[11:36] Handling issues of being on a phone while having private time with your partner 

[12:20] Things you can do during that alone time with your partner 

[13:51] Your relationship/marriage should always be a priority 

[16:02] Stick to your agreements without compromise 

Notable Quotes 

• We can get caught up in the routines of the day and forget to connect with our partners.
• A child can change the dynamics of your relationship and make you forget the needs of each other.
• Your marriage is always a priority, don't lose it trying to solve every need of your kid. 

 RESOURCES MENTIONED 

1. Sleep Training FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectfulsleeplearning/

Let’s Connect 

Monique Simmons

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