Episode 18: Balancing Love and Parenthood: Finding Harmony in the Toddler Years

Us. Unfiltered.

Ever think is the chaos of raising toddlers is secretly testing your marriage? Dr. Lori and Evan reveal their exhausting reality of parenting young children while maintaining a healthy relationship. They tackle the universal challenge that many couples face: feeling disconnected when kids demand every ounce of energy.
Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, they explore how their toddler Tatum picks up on relationship tension, while their older child Landon shows a more mature understanding of conflict. The episode offers practical wisdom for keeping romance alive, from simple at-home date nights with charcuterie boards to engaging card games that spark meaningful conversations.
The key takeaway? Your relationship is like a third a third entity, it needs nurturing just as much as your children do. The couple shares how they've learned to communicate better, resolve conflicts at different paces, and find moments of connection in the midst of parenting chaos.
Ready to transform your approach to balancing marriage and parenthood? This raw, relatable conversation might just be the guidance you need. Tune in to hear how you can strengthen your relationship while navigating the beautiful mess of raising toddlers.

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Chapters

1. Navigating Toddler Challenges Together (00:00:00)

2. The Most Important Info Of This Podcast (00:06:55)

3. Fun Date Night Ideas at Home (00:18:22)