Todd and Cathy discuss John & Julie Gottman’s research around “bids for connection”, specifically how couples who acknowledge each other’s bids 86% of the time stay married and connected. They also discuss how music and pop culture helps us connect to our kids, and why acknowledging each other’s texts makes a big difference.

Hurricane Ian Relief Organizations

The Gottman Institute Bids for Affection

• Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment
• Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World
• Join Team Zen

All things ZPR can be found on our Resources Page

This week’s sponsor(s):

Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration.

MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements

Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys