Summary: <p>It amazes me how much more comfortable we are talking about working on our parenting, but nobody wants to mention that they're working on their marriage.</p> <p>Somehow, we can grow in parenting and it's noble, but if we need to grow in our marriage, it speaks of some deep failure in us.</p> <p>But let's take a step back and consider...</p> <p>What is actually going to make the biggest impact on your child's life? Another class, or a healthy and happy home?</p> <p>In addition--not that we need anything beyond that--the meta-skills you learn in your marriage all translate to your parenting.</p> <p>Self-awareness.</p> <p>Self-control.</p> <p>Self-compassion.</p> <p>Realizing that no, your child is NOT actually the problem and yes, you CAN experience this differently.</p> <p>And knowing how to do that.</p> <p>Understanding how to step out of our experience and biases and see from another's perspective.</p> <p>Modeling that negative emotions are not dangerous and we can handle some discomfort.</p> <p>Count me in on that parenting class.</p> <p>It starts with your marriage.</p> <p>Join us at <a href="www.firstyearmarried.com/course">firstyearmarried.com/course</a></p>
