Did you know that same-sex partners are happier with the quality of their relationship than heterosexual couples? According to a survey by the Open University, same-sex couples are also more …
When parents separate or form new relationships children have to face big changes in their world. Your children may seem happy enough at first, or at least not unhappy, and so understandably parents think …
The Becoming a Parent area is a space for first-time parents but also for those couples who are already parents but have just had a new baby. Becoming parents together for …
Going from a couple to a family may be one of the biggest changes you and your partner ever experience. It may be one of the most exciting times of …
Mums who are working are usually entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay for up to 39 weeks of their maternity leave. This may be less than your normal pay – speak …
When you know what your income will be, sit down together and work out your expenses. The CoupleConnection has a free to download template to get you started. Find out …
Shopping can be addictive. Don’t get seduced by all the baby stuff in the shops – you really don’t need it all. Buying some things in preparation for the baby’s …
So you’ve worked out your spending plan, but things don’t add up. If there’s going to be less coming in than going out what should you do? Firstly, don’t panic. …
The ‘what ifs’ become more important when you become a family, so don’t forget to write or update your will. Factor in the cost of insurance payments to your spending …
Good decisions require good communication. But good communication doesn’t just happen – it’s something that takes practice, something you can work at improving. Active listening is a really useful skill. …
Having a baby is a really happy event but it will change things for both of you. No matter how much people might have told you what to expect nothing really …
Your life’s never going to be the same, and your relationship with your partner has changed too. Be warned that this is a much, much bigger hormonal change than her …