Listen "45. Are You and Your Partner Parenting Opposites? | Jordanne Sculler, LMHC"
Episode Synopsis
What if the real tension in your relationship isn’t actually about parenting—but about the ache of feeling unheard, unseen, and misunderstood?Jordanne Sculler, Psychotherapist at Jordanne Sculler, LMHC, unpacks the complex emotional undercurrents that surface the moment children enter a relationship. She explores how unresolved histories, mismatched communication styles, and old attachment patterns quietly shape the way partners navigate parenthood.A specialist in relationship work and couples therapy, Jordanne helps partners truly understand one another, communicate with clarity and intention, and rebuild emotional connection—especially during the early parenting years when life feels especially chaotic, triggering, and unfamiliar.If you’re overwhelmed by sleep struggles, discipline differences, mental load imbalance, fading intimacy, or a painful sense of disconnect, this episode offers the insight, tools, and validation you need to begin finding your way back to each other.In this episode of Help Them Bloom with Evelyn Mendal, you’ll learn: - Why parenting exposes differences in upbringing and values- What really happens when partners have opposite parenting styles- The co-sleeping debate: a real client example broken down- How to communicate without getting defensive- The Imago technique for actually hearing each other- Why curiosity is the most underrated relationship skill- How to find alignment—not sameness—in how you raise your kids- And why no one is prepared for the transformation that comes with becoming a parentLearn more about Jordanne's practice: https://www.jordannescullerlmhc.com/Follow Jordanne on social: https://www.instagram.com/jordannesculler/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Relationship Dynamics01:52 Navigating Parenting Styles in Relationships05:34 The Importance of Communication and Understanding11:19 Finding Common Ground in Parenting16:50 Respecting Each Other's Parenting Approaches18:50 Navigating Parental Dynamics20:41 The Impact of Arguments on Children25:26 Fostering Connection Post-Children33:30 Deepening Relationship Through CuriositySubscribe to Help Them Bloom: Follow us on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit our website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/
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