There are plenty of books about how to take care of your new baby when you bring her home from the hospital – how to bathe her, what to feed her, how to keep her safe. Yet there are too few that help couples learn to adjust themselves to the new “little intruder” in their home. With Babyproofing Your Marriage, Stacie Cockrell, Cathy O’Neill, and Julia Stone lend a hand with that tiny little detail that, too often, parents tend to overlook until it blows up in their face. Meant for both men and women, the authors talk about their own experiences as mothers, their husbands’ experiences as fathers, and stories from others who have been through the same things.

They provide not only anecdotes and advice, but specific suggestions and strategy, sharp wit, and a generous dose of brutal honesty. By helping both partners understand what the other is going through – and what they can do about it – this book is the answer to the new – or even the experienced - parent’s prayers. You’ll find everything from how to share responsibilities, to dealing with competitive grandparents, to the ever-dwindling sex life postpartum parents all experience. Believe me, these women have been through it all, so whether you’re trying to plan ahead by anticipating the challenges you’ll soon face, struggling with a specific and unexpected change that came home from the hospital with your new baby, or are at your wit’s end trying to get through to your spouse, this book deserves a coveted spot on your nightstand. It’s guaranteed to help you reconnect with your spouse, open the lines of communication, and keep the peace, so you can find joy in both your new baby and your post-baby relationship.

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