What does it really mean to become a mother? A father or partner? A family? It's called the 'transition into parenthood', but 'transition' doesn't really cut it for most new parents. 'Adventure into the unknown' is more like it. And, like any adventure, there's bound to be some rivers to cross and mountains to climb.If you're a new parent, you'll be discovering this for yourself. Your baby is beyond adorable, but the learning curves are way steeper than you'd expected. Breastfeeding doesn't necessarily come naturally at first. Settling your baby can leave YOU with frayed nerves. Negotiating visits from your in-laws can cause conflict and your partner just doesn't understand. Some days you're getting ahead and others you're feeling snowed under. You may wonder what's happening and why it's happening to you, when everyone on Instagram seems to be doing just fine.Forget Instagram. If this sounds like you, don't worry, you're not alone! Most parents struggle at some stage. Chances are you just weren't prepared for it all. You had regular check-ups during pregnancy, a team for your birth and then nothing, nada, zip. You and your partner have to figure out all the 'after you get the baby home stuff' on your own. That's a lot of pressure for you both.But what if you could plan now for the next river or mountain or snow day? What if you had foresight for the normal and common parenthood challenges (like with finances, housework, in-laws, sex life and more!) that life's likely to throw at you over the next few years? What if, no matter where you are right now in your parenthood adventure, there was a way, not only to cope with the challenges, but to pull closer as a couple through them - AND become the best parenting team possible for your baby at the same time?There is. It's never too late to start creating the family you hope for. AND you don't have to figure it out all on your own - you may just need some preparation to get you to the next stage.Based on 15 years of research and the stories of hundreds of parents, the award winning Becoming Us describes the stages mothers, fathers and couples go through in their first few years of family. You'll learn the need-to-knows that nobody thinks to tell you. You'll find a pathway that leads you to a happy, healthy and resilient family. And if you need extra support for things like relationship issues or mental health concerns, you'll find it too. You'll have the steps to use, over and over again, to get you to where you both want to be.People say nothing can prepare parents for parenthood, but Becoming Us gives you the knowledge, practical skills and guidance to love, learn and grow into a family that thrives.
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