The 777 Rule is everywhere right now. It promises couples a simple formula to stay close:

• A date every 7 days
  

• A night away every 7 weeks
  

• A trip together every 7 months

Becoming a parent doesn’t break relationships — being overwhelmed does.

If you and your partner feel more like roommates than a couple, you’re not alone.

Becoming a new parent is one of the biggest transitions a person can go through — and it often comes with a level of isolation that most people don’t expect.

Bringing a new baby home is one of the most transformative experiences in life. It is filled with tiny socks, soft coos, and a love so big it feels like your heart might burst.

Most relationships don’t fall apart because the love runs out.
They fall apart because conflict becomes painful instead of productive.

Pregnancy is full of advice.

Some of it is helpful.

Some of it is overwhelming.

And some of it—like “sleep now while you can”—is well-intentioned but completely unrealistic.

Remember the good old days when you and your partner were just dating and your sex life was hot?  Back when it just seemed to happen spontaneously without too much effort?  

Have you been thinking about having another baby and are not sure if you should take the leap?

Well, love it or hate it friends, but Valentine’s Day is upon us. For some of us, this is an easy holiday to scoff at or ignore. For others, this day matters quite a lot. Me? I think I fall somewhere in the middle.

Little things all add up to big results.

When our babies are small, it can often feel like we’re trying to crack some mysterious code. “Why are you crying? What do you need? What are you trying to tell me?”

Often times, we find ourselves thinking (even if only for a flicker of a moment), “Life will be so much easier when they can get around on their own or tell me what they need!”

I don't know of a single parenting couple around that doesn't struggle with finding time for connecting with each other every now and then.  It's a real challenge! There's a reason why you hear of those empty-nesters who decide to divorce after the kids leave the house because they realize they don't really know each other anymore. 

I don’t know about you, but I’m still riding high on new year’s vibes. I’m so excited for what’s in store this year and I'm feeling really optimistic about what this year will bring for all of us. One of the ways that I like to welcome the new year and honor myself for what I’ve lived through in the past year is to do a yearly reflection.

What is it like as a dad or co-parent when your partner has Postpartum Depression or Anxiety?

Remember back when you had roommates and it was so easy to divvy up the chores list and make sure everyone paid their share of the bills? And if someone wasn’t pulling their weight, it was really clear, right?

Whether you are pregnant, have a new baby or even an older child, we moms all can feel touched out at certain times in our parenting adventure. I especially hear about this from breastfeeding moms.

“When will we have a sex life again after the baby is born? And will it be any good?”

Are you the type of partner who likes to point out all the things that your partner isn’t doing just the same way you do them? Or are you the one that gets nit picked to death? 

There is so much we do to prepare for our sweet baby's delivery. But what have you done to prepare for after baby comes home?