By Leah Klungness — 2017
How to make it work at home.
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There are plenty of things single mums have mastered the art of – multi-tasking, compromise and patience to name a few.
How (and why) they find the time to parent and find a partner.
I dreaded my husband’s attempts to initiate sex after pregnancy, but giving in out of a sense of duty or embracing a sexless relationship both felt like self-betrayal.
My husband and I grope each other constantly. I don’t think a day goes by without at least one of us copping a feel. I say this proudly because after almost 20 years of being together, we are still hot for each other. And I don’t see any reason to hide this from our kids.
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Don’t wait for the most convenient time to rebuild intimacy. You’ll be waiting a long time.
In a post #MeToo world, many parents of young boys are anxious to find a better way forward for their sons. Luckily, there are many things parents can do to foster a positive environment in which their sons can flourish and thrive, and be proud of who they grow up to be.
Conflict doesn’t mean the end of your remarriage, and can actually make it stronger. There are always going to be disagreements; you cannot avoid them entirely. What you can do, however, is become skilled at recovering from disputes by talking about your perspectives afterwards.
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I love my kids fiercely. But, if I’m being totally honest, there are times when I catch myself dreaming about the life I might have if I weren’t chained to three young kids, a husband and a mortgage.
Becoming a stepparent by blending families or marrying someone with kids can be rewarding and fulfilling. If you've never had kids, you'll get the chance to share your life with a younger person and help to shape his or her character.
A mother recounts the pushback she received from her own family in raising a gender-nonconforming child.