by erica faye | Aug 15, 2024 | Parenthood
As an expat, my kids and I have logged some serious air miles. We also drive across the entire country of France every summer, a 10 hr feat. Over the years I have taken notes of what works for us to actually enjoy traveling with kids. We’ll start with roadtrips,...
by erica faye | Aug 15, 2024 | Parenthood
As I write this, I have logged 11 transatlantic flights with children from 2 months old. Sometimes it was with one kid, sometimes all 3. Sometimes I was with my husband or mom, but most of the time I was solo. Flying with kids is stressful, that is certain, but...
by | Mar 27, 2024 | Parenthood, Relationships
Conflict resolution in marriage is not just about resolving disputes; when done correctly we can use conflict to build deeper connections via empathy and understanding. We’ll show you how you can take conflict, add a little curiosity and end up with connection- paying...
by | Mar 14, 2024 | Parenthood
Being a parent feels synonymous with having excellent multitasking skills. How can you possibly get everything done if you do one thing at a time? But, is multitasking really a skill? The research says no. Multitasking does not help our productivity, it increases our...
by | Feb 22, 2024 | Parenthood, Relationships
The mental load is heavy and often unnoticed. Research has shown that cognitive tasks are gendered and due to the burdensome and largely invisible nature of these tasks, an unequal distribution is frequently a source of conflict in couples. Here we propose a...
by | Nov 14, 2023 | Parenthood, Relationships
We all respond to events in different ways, both in the way we regulate our emotions and how we interpret the event. Often, it is hard to discern the central emotion we are feeling- guilt, fear, or worry? It can be even harder to take a step back and think objectively...
