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You’ve packed everything. Snacks, white noise machines, matching swimsuits, the whole shebang.
You’ve checked the weather. You’ve prepped the itinerary. You’re dreaming of sipping coffee on the porch with no one touching you for five minutes.

And yet, by day three of “vacation,” you’re more irritated than ever.
You’re trading short words with your partner in the hotel bathroom.
You’re trying to keep the kids from losing it in public and wondering why it still feels like you’re doing it all.

Here’s the thing I’ve realized — and I dive into this in this week’s podcast episode:

Most couples think they just need a break. But if there’s no alignment, no rhythm, no communication plan?
The break becomes a breaking point.​
And that can either spiral into more resentment...
Or it can be your wake-up call. (I strongly invite you to take the wake-up call or it'll call again.)

Because how you show up on vacation is usually how you're showing up at home — just with more sunscreen and less sleep.
If you feel like you’re parenting solo, if you're having the same arguments, if you’re craving a sense of team but don’t know how to get there — you’re not alone.
But you do need to do something different if you want a different result.

And that starts with communication and alignment that actually work — every day, not just when you're traveling.
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This week on the podcast, we’re talking about why so many family vacations leave couples feeling more disconnected than ever — and what to do before you pack your bags to change that. I’m sharing the real story of a trip that went sideways, the conversation that turned it around, and the exact questions you and your partner can ask to make sure your next getaway actually feels like a break (for both of you). If vacations tend to feel like just parenting in a prettier location, this episode is for you.

And if you're tired of feeling this way but not doing anything about it, that's where I come in.

I'm looking for TWO more clients to start working together the first week of June. What would it look like to have support from me throughout this summer? Specifically, I'm thinking about the couples who really want their kids to have a healthy model of marriage but aren't feeling stellar about how it's going down right now. Maybe it's the arguments that get to heated. Maybe it's the half-assed hug at the end of the day. Maybe it's the "time together" with screens in your faces. Maybe it's the lack of teamwork in the house and daily vibe. If that's you, I'd love to make this summer the one you remember as a turning point and I'm confident I can help you get there.

Even if this isn't the summer for 1:1 work, the podcast this week is a must-listen. It gives you the exact questions to ask before your next trip and shows you how to start thinking like a team again. Listen here.
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Why Your Vacation Feels Like... May 13 · Better Relationships Aft... 17:19   ​

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P.S. Travel fun fact: The shortest commercial flight in the world is just 90 seconds long. So if your vacation feels longer than it should… you’re not imagining it.

Rooting for youuuuuu!

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Chelsea Skaggs Founder, Postpartum Together

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