We may find ourselves being irritated by or picking on our partners a bit more than usual. It’s not surprising, given the increased tensions during this time.

In this week’s episode, we discuss how to handle growing irritation with our partners and how to deal with the challenges of being at home with kids all day.

- When we are engaging in conversations with our partners, it’s important to ask ourselves, “Why am I talking?” What’s my motivation or need?

- How introverts and extroverts are wired differently

- How validating our partner’s underlying feelings can discharge a heated discussion

- For parents with kids at home balancing the demands of responsibilities with the kids’ desire to play, it’s helpful to set up a rhythm that allows for productivity and play.

- How to validate children’s feelings instead of shifting into guilt and excuses when kids ask “why aren’t you playing with me?”

- The magic of the long-distance hug to connect us with those we can’t see right now.