Sex & Relationships

Best of Parenting Round-Up: Romance Edition

Posted February 12, 2010 - 07:18 by Lain Ehmann

Sex & Relationships, No Children Zone

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Parenting and romance don't always go hand-in-hand, but it is possible to eke out a little "us" time between the diapers and the hockey practices. This week's round-up includes tips for adding a little sparkle to the most important relationship in your life.

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The Art of War: How Arguing in Front of Your Kids Can Benefit Them

Posted August 11, 2009 - 08:32 by Sonja Stewart

Etiquette, Sex & Relationships, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Wellness

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Before you take that disagreement with your spouse to the bedroom, think about how your children may learn of it. It's a fine line, but if you can play by the rules, your kids will benefit from your “heated discussion,” and pick up some valuable tools.

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Inexpensive Dating Tips That Don't Involve Cooking at Home

Posted July 29, 2009 - 07:22 by Sonja Stewart

Babysitters & Nannies, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships

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The thought of cooking at home this year for my anniversary made me physically ill. I needed to get out. So my husband and I had to figure out how to make it work while staying within our budget. We managed it fine and had a fantastic time to boot. Here are some simple tips we figured out.

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Daddy, Don't Divorce Us,

Posted March 18, 2009 - 07:51 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

No Children Zone, Sex & Relationships, Sex Ed, Relationships

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So you don't love your wife right now. Big deal. You divorce that woman who brought your children into the world and you are in for a heap of guilt and angst that will, rest assured be entirely your fault. Something to think about guys, on your way to dissolving your family unit.

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The Family Bed: The Secure Sleep

Posted February 14, 2009 - 19:54 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Home Life, New Parents, Sex & Relationships, Culture, Relationships

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Why do we keep our young children in a room all the way down the hall from us? Why do we spend too much money fixing up Ikea showroom like rooms for them when they really want to be with us? Why do we think it's weird to sleep with our children when most of the world does it? Wake up, America, and go to sleep with your children.

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The Key to a Better Marriage? Lie and Flirt-Around, Says Redbook Mag

Posted September 16, 2008 - 20:11 by Linsey Knerl

No Children Zone, Sex & Relationships

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An otherwise deletable email came from the infamous women's mag Redbook today. Like most suckers, I clicked the link to their “How Lying, Flirting (with someone else), and Fighting Can Make You Closer.” Will walking these fine lines have a positive effect on your relationship?

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Date Night In

Posted August 13, 2008 - 17:23 by Sherry Pardy

No Children Zone, Sex & Relationships, Work Balance

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Can't get out for a date? Why not bring Date Night In!

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The Art of Offering Your Child Choices (And How it Can Backfire With Your Spouse)

Posted May 15, 2008 - 19:21 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Discipline, Sex & Relationships, Conflict Resolution

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“Give your child options!” say the parenting experts. And with my toddler, “sharing the control” works very well. It works so well I’ve started using it with my husband. Uh oh.

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Can Sex Be Sexy When Going Through Infertility? Yes!

Posted May 4, 2008 - 12:56 by Lori Kerrigan

Planning, Conceiving, Sex & Relationships

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Infertility can leave your sex life anything but sexy. If baby making has led to a lack of sexiness in your love life, don't get discouraged, sexy can come back!

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Staying Together...for the children?

Posted March 17, 2008 - 14:30 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Sex & Relationships

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You and your beloved husband are no longer the apple of each others' eye. Should you stay together or should you join the ranks of the single parents out there? What's more important at this stage of the game, your own emotional and sexual fulfillment or both of you being there day in and day out for your children? Is there a hope of rekindling?

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Top 10 Things Not to Say to New Mothers

Posted February 22, 2008 - 14:11 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Sex & Relationships

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Hey new fathers! Whatever you do, if ya want to stay married, don't say the following...

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How To Maintain Your Identity When Everything Has Changed

Posted February 12, 2008 - 16:46 by Corina Fiore

Home Life, Babysitters & Nannies, New Parents, Sex & Relationships, Relationships, Wellness

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Motherhood, although joyous, often causes alot of women to lose their identity. The demands of the day to day leave very little time for a woman to take care of herself and her own needs. These are ACTUAL tips to help you maintain your identity when your life has been turned upside down.

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No Birth Control Method Left

Posted January 31, 2008 - 23:57 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Sex & Relationships

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What do you do for birth control when there doesn't seem to be a method left that works for you and you don't want to tie the tubes yet just in case? One woman's sad and funny trip to the gynecologist's office...

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