Did you know that 67% of new parents complain they are having less intimacy, less fun, and more arguments than before kids entered the picture? And the problem isn’t unique to new parents. We’ll talk with psychologist Carol Lindquist, author of Happily Married With Kids to find out how you can protect your marriage from the pitfalls of parenthood.

 

Your Home - Are you bloated with belongings? Are possessions weighing you down? Do you need to get you lifestyle in shape? We’re going to help you declutter your home and reclaim your life when we talk with Rita Rosenkranz, author of Put Your House on a Diet.

Autism - Parents who have just found out that their child is autistic are overwhelmed with fear, sadness, and disappointment. Doctors warn that recovery is unlikely and parents are left with few answers to their many questions. But there is hope. Susan Senator will share her family's story of struggle, discovery, and unexpected gifts, from her book Making Peace with Autism.

Cancer - We all know someone who has been touched by cancer, and while we want to offer our help and support, many times we don’t know what to do or can’t find the right words to express our feelings. We’ll talk with Kathleen McCue, Children’s Program Director at The Gathering Place, a caring community that supports, educates and empowers individuals and families effected by cancer.

 

Are You Happily Married With Kids?

In honor of our discussion with Carol Lindquist author of Happily Married with Kids, we want to hear from you! We want to know what did having kids do to your relationship? Did it bring you closer together? Or do you think your marriage has pretty much stayed the same?

Let us know your comments. Send us an email and then tune into Family Matters this weekend. We may read your comments on the air!

 
 
 
 

 


 

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