Episode 194: Staying Connected to Your Partner and Kids Through the Tween and Teen Years

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Julie Tenner - an Intimacy and Relationship Therapist, mum of four, and cofounder of the Nourishing the Mother podcast. Julie shares her insights into the emotional challenges of parenting through the tween and teen years and how the many changes can impact your relationships with both your kids and partner.In this episode we discuss:> The emotional shifts and grief parents experience as their children become more independent and how the relationship changes.> Practical ways to foster connection with tweens and teens while honouring their independence.> The power of gratitude and appreciation in transforming your partnership when resentment over the imbalance of the mental load and the feeling of being on opposite teams has taken over.> Simple tips to prioritise your partner and maintain intimacy in the chaos of family and everyday life.Tune in for valuable tips and heartfelt advice on staying connected to your loved ones during the challenging but rewarding tween and teen years. This episode is full of strategies to strengthen your family bonds and rekindle your relationship with your partner. Don’t miss it!You can find access to Julie’s Couples Advent Calendar here.Want to hear more from Julie? You can find her at her website, Instagram, Facebook and podcast.This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist. If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at [email protected].