Bringing Baby Home
As a Gottman Educator, I am pleased to present this innovative new parenting program for pregnant couples and families with children up to three years of age. Research shows that within three years after the birth of a baby, approximately 2/3 of couples will experience a significant drop in relationship quality and have a dramatic increase in conflict and hostility. Dr. Gottman’s research shows that couples who have participated in the Program experience:
* A significantly lower rate of postpartum mood disorders and depression
* A decrease in relationship hostility
* A higher level of relationship satisfaction
* A decreased likelihood of divorce
The content of the program evolved from Dr. Gottman’s 40 years of marriage and family research and is designed to teach parents to:
* Increase friendship in their relationship
* Deal effectively with conflict
* Keep dads involved in infant care and parenting
* Improve the quality of parent–infant interaction
* Recognize the psychological and emotional needs of their child
* Co-Parent effectively
The Program also teaches ways to nurture the family environment through the toddler and preschool years. By supporting couples as they become parents, children benefit. By teaching couples how to build a strong emotional foundation in their family during the very early stages of a child’s life, children are raised in healthier environments. These benefits result in positive changes for families. Once this foundation is established in a family, research shows that children do better in school, adapt better socially, and are physically and emotionally healthier.
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A five-step method that builds emotional intelligence and creates positive, long-lasting effects for children from toddlers to teens. Easy to learn, and used by parents, educators, and care-givers, it supports kids through life’s ups and downs.