The best way to bond with your kids is having fun with them.

There are so many benefits to having fun with kids.  That we just touch on them in this quick little podcast.

Go have fun and bond with your kids.

Scenario 1: You start off in a relationship getting to know each other.  As that connection starts to go and get stranger so does the desire for physical intimacy.

You continue to build the relationship on the physical. However, it comes to an end.

Scenario 2: You have been in a relationship for years and it just isn't the same.  The intimacy is gone and there is no passion in sex.  It seems like we just don't connect anymore.

Both of these scenarios are very common, to common.  However, there is a reason why.  Intimacy has 2 types; the emotional intimacy and the physical intimacy.

You need both to have a Honeymoon Mindset.  They ebb and flow with each other.

In today's podcast we talk about them, how they work and how to enhance them both.

Rewarding kids is a very important part of growing up.  It helps to build realistic expectations on how life is going to be.

Rewards will be teach kids responsibility, respect and ownership.

Rewarding your kids can be done through acknowledgement, gift, treat, experience or privilege.  Remember, use caution when you use food as an award for it can create issues later in life.

Listen to how you can use rewards to help setup you kids for life.

With fall here and the changing of the colors.  Go outside and enjoy the changing of the seasons.

Go for a drive or a hike.

Then cuddle up and have a relaxing evening while watching your favorite movie together.

What great way to connect and grow the Honeymoon Mindset!

Why do we choose to argue with our partner when they get under our skin or we have to much going on?

Argue is a verb, an action.  It is something we choose to do when things get heated.

In the episode, we look at why we argue and how to stop it.

We give tips and pointers on how to avoid it when we are on the verge of an argument.

Honeymoon Mindset is a daily choice just like the choice to argue.

Choose Honeymoon Mindset.

Life get so busy and starts to fly by!  The phrase 'don't blink and your kids will be gone' is a true statement.

What you need to do is give them intentional attention.  When you do it will help your kids with who they are, their security and love for you.  They will learn so much just by watching also! 

Giving intentional attention to everyone is one of the best ways to build your Honeymoon Mindset with Kids!

When your partner does something to upset you; the normal response is to go off. You will start to argue, yell, throw insults, make false claims and end up storming off.

This is not effective arguing and hurts the Honeymoon Mindset.

This episode we give 5 tips on how to argue effectively.  When you follow these tips; an argument will be very short and effective with a positive outcome.  An outcome that will enhance the Honeymoon Mindset.

On this week’s episode of Honeymoon Mindset with Kids we talk about the effects of constant changes on kids. On their emotions, their behaviors, and their sense of self.

Listen as we discuss ways to minimize the negative effects changes can have on children. How to prepare kids for changes you know are coming and how to help them adjust to their new normal.

We discuss whether or not your children should be a part of decision making when changes are coming. And how vulnerable you should be with your children about your own feelings.

Balancing 2 things takes a steady hand and patience.  When you finally get the things to balance on there own, it is a wonder all of it is own.

This date night tip, can be you as a couple or family, find objects around the house and balance 2 at a time.  Find where the true middle in order for the 2 to balance on there own.

Once you have done this a couple of times, you will be able to find the true middle of issues in your relationship.

When you find where that middle is; you will be able to a Honeymoon Mindset Relationship!

"Happy Partner, Happy Life" is a temporary solution and only works until the starts to feel they are giving all the time.

For true Honeymoon Mindset, you need to find the middle.  This is done through communication to find the compromise in the middle.

The middle will most likely be towards one side or the other.  Rarely, will the middle be in the middle.

Eventually, it will happen naturally.

Can you find the middle?