What is Parenting Counselling?

Whether you have a child or are expecting your first, you are doubtless aware of what a life-changing thing this is. Becoming a parent changes your whole life. It changes how you think about yourself. It changes how you think about the world. It also changes the amount of sleep that you get. The amount that your bills cost. The amount that you and your partner get to spend together. Simply put, it changes the relationship that you have with your partner. That is where parenting counselling comes in.

Parenting introduces two immensely important factors into your relationship. It decreases the amount of time and freedom you have to be able to bond with your partner. This in and of itself weakens the relationship structure. At the same, having a child also increases the amount of stress and responsibility that you have. Physical stress, from the aforementioned lack of sleep. Financial stress, from the increased living costs. And then to top it all off, you also have the stress of responsibility – how are you going to raise this child?

How can Counselling Help with Parenting?

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When planning for a baby, most couple spend a lot of time planning what their place is going to look like. They buy the right crib, toys that will help the baby develop properly. But often couples spend less time talking about what their baby’s future will look like. The values that they hold dear that they want to impart. How they will enforce rules. Whether your child is still in the womb or if they are 15 years old, you likely have differentiating opinions on how to raise your baby. This is where parenting counselling comes in. It is a space for the counsellor and parenting participants to come together and create a plan for your children to thrive. One that both couples are excited to commit to and implement. One that gives the best future possible – for your child and also for your relationship!