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How to Talk To Your Spouse About Being the Default Parent

Take these six steps to get the convo going.

The term “default parent” has become more popular in the last few years. Essentially, the default parent is responsible for most of their children’s emotional, physical, and logistical needs. If you and your spouse are parents, one of you is probably the default parent. And if you have to ask who it is, it probably…

Managing Expectations for Mother’s Day

Break down these 3 barriers so you can all win and feel the love!

Have you ever asked your spouse what they plan on doing for you on Mother’s Day? Raise your hand if they’ve replied: Shoot… Is that THIS weekend? or Whatever you want to do, Babe. or Umm… nothing. You’re not my mom. All wrong answers. That sinking feeling of being unappreciated, taken for granted and forgotten…

Easy Ways to Make Your Wife Feel Loved on Mother’s Day

Celebrate and appreciate Mom for who she is and all she does.

It’s May, and you know what that means… Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is a wonderful time to celebrate the women who have been influential in our lives. My mom, grandmothers, and mother-in-law have been significant in shaping me into the person I am. But, this day is about all the moms in my life. And…