As much as we love them, it’s no secret that having kids adds stress on married couples in a variety of ways. According to Elizabeth Scott, PHD there are 10 ways to help relieve the stresses brought about by the addition of children in a couples lives;
- Remember that difficult moments are temporary and will eventually pass.
- Savor the positive experiences.
- Focus on gratitude.
- Focus on what you are learning from your kids and all the ways in which they enrich your life.
- Know that a decrease in marital satisfaction is normal—and not your or your mate’s fault—but that there are many things you can do to increase satisfaction as well.
- Maintain a regular date night.
- Find the humor in the challenges.
- Be patient with yourself, your partner, and your kids.
- Have fun as a family.
- Maintain friendships with other families and stay close with your family (if these relationships are healthy).
The gaod folks at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA offer Perth Amboy couples at Harbortown Breeze, Harbortown Terrace, Harbortown Ports, Harbortown Sail, State Fayyette, Harbortown Heights, Florida Grove Arms, Harbortown Ports North East, Convery Gardens & Hidden Village a wonderful evening all their own on Friday, June 23 from 5:30-8:30pm when they watch and entertain the kids (ages 4-11) while mom & dad enjoy their date night for the Y’s Parents Night Out program. Participating parents will drop the kid(s) off at 5:30pm and they’ll enjoy a fully supervised evening of pizza, snacks, crafts and fun activities.
You’ll be spared the high cost of a baby sitter by registering before June 14 by clicking here as the cost is only $15 for members and $20 for non-members.For more information, please contact Lorna Rifkin at 732-442-3632 or email lrifkin@rbaymca.com .
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