Starting a family is a huge commitment, emotionally and financially, and it’s more important than ever for young couples to carefully plan this part of their future. This includes using birth control to ensure accidental pregnancy does not happen. … read more
The role of a stepmother is almost always a complicated one—you are working to create a family system that works for you, you’re loving and helping to raise a child you didn’t give birth to, and all the while trying to know when it’s best for you to step aside and let the children’s biological parents take center stage. … read more
The months after your wedding—also known as the newlywed phase—are an exciting, wonderful time for couples. You’re still basking in that post-wedding glow and beginning to figure out how you and your partner are going to work together as a married couple. … read more
Although some people (like myself) don’t discover the gender of their baby until birth, others like to be prepared ahead of time, and learning their baby’s gender for the first time is a very exciting milestone. … read more
Something most couples are consider while planning their dream weddings is another exciting event on the horizon: the dream honeymoon! It is extremely common for the newlyweds to get away for a romantic rendezvous together after they tie the knot, but what if you or your future spouse has children? That seems to add some complication to the mix. Do you bring the child(ren) on the honeymoon with you? Should you? … read more
Whatever the reason, fertility issues, health problems, etc., you’ve come to the conclusion you want to use a surrogate to have a baby. Many couples have found themselves in this very position without knowing where to start. You are not alone. … read more
Getting engaged is one of the most exciting events in your life, but if your partner has children, the thought of a proposal might also be nerve-wracking. The kids may feel a lot of emotions about adding a new person to the family—good, bad, or otherwise—and it can be tricky to know how to talk to them in preparation for your upcoming marriage. … read more
