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Couple Time After Baby
Any kind of getaway is an important time to reconnect with your partner – here's how to do it worry free
by: Sydney Loney
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Couple Time
- If you’re worried about leaving your baby, start with small outings.
- Leaving your kids can actually help reduce separation anxiety and gives older children a sense of competence.
- Doing lots of practice runs with your caregiver will make everyone feel more comfortable and relaxed.
- If you can’t get away on your own, take a family holiday where you can still build in alone time.
ven if it’s just a dinner date, time away from the kids is important, but many women are caught between bonding with their partners and worrying about their children, says parenting expert Jennifer Kolari. Here’s how to take the time you need – without the worry.
1. Let your partner know you care
First of all, if you’re just not up to a trip (or even a night on the town), tell your partner. Acknowledge the fact that you recognize how important time together is for the two of you, Kolari says, then let your partner know that emotionally you worry that you won’t be able to enjoy yourself – yet. “Helping your partner see that this is temporary may be helpful, especially if he knows you are working on it and finding other ways to stay close,” she says.
