Parenthood is one of life’s most rewarding and challenging experiences. Attorney Jeannine, family law practitioner of The Law Office and Mediation Center of Jeannine M. Talbot in Torrington, CT, offers tips for new parents struggling in their role. Attorney Jeannine is a mediator attorney and divorce lawyer who counsels individuals on family law matters including child custody.

Here are a few tips to help parents keep their ship steady with their spouse or partner as they journey into new waters.

• Focus On The Foundation Of Your Relationship: You were a couple before your baby arrived. Keep in mind the good things that brought you together in the first place and made you a family. If something is bothering you, talk openly and honestly about it. The longer it lingers unspoken, the harder it is to resolve it.
• Make Time For Each Other: Parents make play dates for their kids, and parents need play dates, too. Do what you used to do in the old days. Plan regular date nights or days, and don’t break the date unless it’s an emergency. Use baby’s nap time to talk about the two of you, or just cuddle quietly. Call on supportive family and trusted friends to help with chores and give you free time together.    
• Grow As An Individual: Don’t let parenting overwhelm or consume you; take care of your personal needs. Look at how your new skills and experiences as a parent can help you become who you want to be as an individual. Parenting may teach you something that gives you a new hobby, career path, business idea, or spiritual vision for your future.

If you are a new parent who needs a mediator or help with family law matters, call The Law Office and Mediation Center of Jeannine M. Talbot, in Torrington, CT. Call (860) 482-9004 to make an appointment, and visit her website to learn more.