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Episode 2157:

Julie Morgenstern shares vital insights on nurturing your marital relationship and planning a memorable family summer vacation in her latest articles. Discover how to reclaim precious moments with your spouse amidst the chaos of parenting and create unforgettable experiences during your family's summer outings.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2018/7/23/how-to-make-the-most-of-alone-time-with-your-partner & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2018/6/25/planning-a-summer-vacation-the-whole-family-can-enjoy

Quotes to ponder:

"Once you have children, it’s almost as if you forget how to have a real adult conversation. It’s so easy to revert to talking about kid logistics, or kid activities, or kid-anything but that comes at a cost, to the sense of connection you have with your significant other."

"Being a parent is not the only thing you are, right? It’s also not what brought you and your spouse together to begin with. For the health of your relationship and your own well-being, it’s essential to make time for each other, with no kids involved."

"Family vacations are a wonderful way for kids and parents to spend quality time together; it’s time to create the space for deeper conversations (that may feel too rushed in every day life)."

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