marriage and kids

Having a Baby

We disagreed on the size of our family — and our marriage ended

What happens when you want more children, but your better half doesn’t share your vision? Sometimes, the stalemate can end badly —...

Mom & Dad

Can your parenting style destroy your marriage?

When Mayim Bialik filed for divorce, she released a statement that her hands-on parenting style wasn't the cause. You may be...

Parenting

Couples therapy: What do you tell the kids?

You never thought you’d be here, but you and your husband are in therapy. You know the kids must be aware you’ve been struggling...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Practicing Gratitude: Weddings and happily ever afters

What began as a simple explanation of what it means to be a flower girl in a wedding quickly turned into a detailed discussion about...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Is marriage really necessary for parenting?

More and more couples with kids are opting out of marriage for financial or even political reasons, but is this lack of a ring and a...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Mom story: My husband has Asperger’s syndrome

Kristen Finch, 35, of northern Illinois, and mother of two kids ages 5 and 6, knew something was wrong with her husband, David,...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Practicing Gratitude: Falling in love with your spouse all over again

Life can easily become consumed with errands, chores, responsibilities and child wrangling, leaving little time or energy to...

Parenting Tips & Advice

4 Things that your kids learn from your healthy marriage

Making your marriage a priority is one of the best gifts you can give your children and it’s one that will shape how they view their...

Parenting

Maternal gatekeeping can harm father-child relationship

Researchers in a 2008 study published in the Journal of Family Psychology found that when mom constantly interferes with dad's...

Mom & Dad

Your marriage after kids: Keep the fire going

When you're newlyweds, you and your husband could jet off together at a moment’s notice. Enjoy a last minute romantic dinner at your...

Marriage

What's more important: Your children or your marriage?

Motherhood. With all of its joys and successes come endless responsibilities, chaotic schedules and a generally hectic atmosphere....

Marriage

Make the most of a kid-free evening

Being a parent means giving up most of your free time -- so when you're lucky enough to get a night off from diaper duty or take a...

Marriage

How to juggle kids and romance

Many a married couple will tell you that having kids kills the romance, and in many cases parenthood puts intimacy on hold. There...

Mom & Dad

Your kids AND your marriage: Both are important

It’s easy to get caught up in the daily responsibilities of life with kids – doctor’s appointments, extracurricular activities,...

Marriage

Love your kids? Love your husband!

Once you become a mother, you’re supposed to sublimate your needs and fully embrace this role -- often to the detriment of your...

Love Articles

6 Ways having a baby can affect your marriage

Nothing can completely prepare you for what happens in your world once you become a parent, but being aware of some of what's in...

Couple Time & Romance

48 Hours without the kids! Now what?

Ohhh, you have a weekend babysitter lined up! Here are a few ideas to get you inspired for your no-kids-allowed weekend. No matter...

Couple Time & Romance

Two-hour dates for busy parents

Date night: Those two words conjure up mere distant memories for a lot of parents. With kids taking over the lion's share of our...