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Parenting

Here's information and resources about what having children does to a marriage.
  1. Family Planning (6)
  2. Loss of a Child (4)
  3. Book Reviews Parenting
  4. Foster Parenting (2)

Successful Marriage or Happy Kids

Don't think having a successful marriage and happy kids at the same time is impossible.

When Your Family Grows

When the two of you become three or more, major changes and adjustments invade your lives. If not talked about, these issues surrounding the parenting stage can turn your marriage into a battleground.

The Impact of a Disabled Child on Your Marriage

When you first learn that your child will have special needs and care throughout life, you can be emotionally overwhelmed. Here are some suggestions for coping with this challenging situation in your marriage.

Parents Should be Lovers

Once the two of you are three or more, then spontaneous sex may become less and less spontaneous. You know what rekindles intimacy between the two of you. Don't let it fade away because you have children in your lives.

Advice for New Dads

One of the challenges of married couples is when their first baby is born. A new baby, especially, your first baby, can have a negative impact on your marriage. Here's some help for new dads to make parenting a positive experience for your marriage.

Being Better Parents If You Decide to Stay Together for the Sake of Your Kids

If you are in a low-conflict marriage and have decided to stay together for the sake of your kids, here are some tips to help you and your spouse be good coparents in spite of your relationship problems with each other.

Staying Together for the Kids Poll

Poll: Should a couple stay together for the sake of the kids?

Silent Birth

Although believed to be a positive experience for a baby by Scientologists, having a silent birth is not recommended by medical experts. Silent births are believed to hinder family bonding and intimacy.

"Happily Married with Kids: It's NOT just a fairy tale" Review

"Happily Married with Kids" shows how to overcome the stress of having a new baby in your lives, how to have fun with your spouse inspite of not having a babysitter, and how to preserve your marital intimacy and still be great parents.

Having a Baby Movies

Here are some movies that look at the life-changing moments of trying to have a baby or surviving the loss of a child.

Balance Your Children and Marriage

How to keep your marriage healthy when the kids rule your life.

Financing Your Child's College Education

What's a parent to do? From your About Guide to Financial Planning.

Adoption

More resources From your About Guide to Adoption.

Infertility

Helpful resources and articles on the topic of infertility.

Living on One Income

Finances are the number one reason for divorce these days. Helpful advice From your About Guide to Stay-at-Home Parents.

Married With Multiples

How to sustain your marriage relationship after having twins/multiples.

Parenting Special Needs

Many resources are provided here From the About Guide to Special Children.

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