How to maintain your friendships after kids

Life Kit

2025/05/06

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It can be tough to navigate adult friendships when kids come into the picture. Parents assume their child-free buds don't want to hang out with them, and vice versa. To overcome this divide, reporter Emily Siner speaks with three experts about what makes f...

Highlights

Navigating friendships when life stages differ, particularly with the arrival of children, can be challenging. This podcast delves into how to maintain meaningful connections between parents and non-parents, offering expert advice on fostering understanding and communication.

03:11

Parents can strengthen relationships with child-free friends through active communication and shared activities.

06:19

Research shows the importance of friendships for health.

14:57

Creating 'PTO for parents' can ensure time for friends

17:44

If a friendship isn't working, try open communication and repair.

Chapters

How Do Friendships Change When Parenthood Enters the Picture?

00:00

Can Clear Communication Mend Post-Parenthood Friendships?

06:19

What Does Open Communication Look Like in Cross-Life-Stage Friendships?

09:07

Is It Possible to Keep Friendships Strong Across Different Life Stages?

17:44

Transcript

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