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 …

Some dads talk of ‘falling in love’ with their baby as soon as they see them. But if that’s not your experience, don’t panic. Let’s face it, ‘Love at first …

Becoming a Dad for the first time can be scary, especially if you weren’t planning on giving up your swinging bachelor lifestyle quite this soon. But don’t worry, it’s not …

Do you want to be the sort of old-fashioned dinosaur dad who leaves all the messy baby stuff to your partner, and only gets involved when your child is old …

Romance and intimacy mean way more than sex – intimacy is really about bonding in a way that goes beyond words or fancy meals. Sometimes it can feel like you’ve …