In-person and virtual group coaching to help you stay connected as you navigate parenthood.
83% of new parents experience moderate to severe crisis in the transition to parenthood.
92% of couples report increases in conflict and disagreements their first year of parenting.
67% of couples experience a decline in overall marital satisfaction after having kids.
When it comes to parenting, we're told what to expect. But when it comes to parenthood—being in a relationship while taking care of a tiny human together—we don't know what we don't know. By fixing that problem, we can prevent a whole bunch of new ones.
That's what Partners2Parents is all about.
We start by talking about the #1 key to staying close—emotionally and physically. We also expose the worst advice parents receive. (It's a doozy!)
Then, we tackle the "yuck" couples tend to fight over—household tasks, the mental load of parenting, finances, and more—so you'll know in advance how to deal with it all.
Now it's time to complain about discuss our families—including how your upbringing might be impacting your relationship today (and what to do about it).
Even the strongest, most connected couples will hit a rough patch or two. We wrap up our time together with practical tips for fighting fair and keeping (or restoring) your cool.
Having kids is a huge change, and the challenges are real. But you can actually enjoy parenting, instead of bickering your way through it.
We're Chris and Sarah Helms—Certified Relationship Coaches with Empowered Couples University and Certified Facilitators with Prepare/Enrich, the #1 relationship assessment in the world.
Through our coaching practice, our workshops, and our Instagram following, we’ve helped thousands of couples successfully navigate their relationship while growing their family. We'd be so honored to help you, too.
Ask us about becoming a certified Partners2Parents facilitator or having us lead a workshop for your hospital, birthing center, or organization.
couples who feel more prepared for parenthood
couples who experienced improved connection
couples who saw improvement in conflict resolution
couples who are likely to recommend the workshop
So we get how busy you are! That’s why we promise your Couples Academy experience will be:
Your happiness matters too much to talk about challenges without solving them. You'll walk away with new tools you can use right away to strengthen your relationship.
Couples often find themselves reacting when challenges come up. We'll help you anticipate potential points of conflict so you have a gameplan from the get-go.
We don’t sugarcoat parenthood, but we’re not all doom and gloom either! You'll gain perspective, reframe tough situations, and stay connected through it all.
Choose the option most convenient for your family.
Absolutely! Whether you're pregnant with your first, you have three littles already, or you're coming together as a blended family, you'll get practical tips for safeguarding your relationship from the inevitable challenges parenthood throws at you.
Amazing! Partners2Parents isn't just for couples who are struggling. It's also for those who are in a really good place and want to keep it that way. We set up your relationship for success for the long haul.
First of all, kudos to you for recognizing you could use some support, rather than just trying to grin and bear it! If you have specific concerns you hope to address, our 2:2 Private Coaching may be a better option for you.
Nope. We're Certified Relationship Coaches, not mental health counselors. And our approach is a bit different. Therapists often focus on past concerns. In Partners2Parents, we're more focused on the future.
To be clear, we're huge fans of therapy. Partners2Parents isn't meant to replace therapy, or vice versa.
100%! The skills you learn in Partners2Parents and through therapy complement each other so well!
We're so glad you asked this question. It is not a parenting class—which would teach you how to support your child. This is a parenthood class—which teaches you, as partners, how to support one another.
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