Having a child is a joyous yet extremely stressful experience for most couples. So, this week I’m talking to Nikki Lively, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) about some of the conversations couples should begin having years before starting a family.
We cover a wide range of topics including:
- Deciding if and when to have children
- Fertility issues
- Considerations for how many kids to have
- Gender & personality preferences
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Parental roles & expectations
- Division of labor
- Boundaries with extended family
- Culture, religion & community
- Childcare choices
Nikki Lively, LCSW is the Clinical Director of the Transitions to Parenthood Program at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. To learn more about Nikki's work, visit:
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Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Sage Holt-Hall
