A recent study took into account data gathered in 2006 from almost 1,000 heterosexual couples and found that men and women who equally split child care responsibilities reported far better sex lives. They were happier, too. And when the duties were not evenly split—say the wife took on most of the responsibility—neither was happy. Though the study did not delve into the "why," the authors conjectured that the husband was unhappy not spending that time with his children, or he was unhappy seeing his wife unhappy.
There's been a lot of change for dads in a short period of time. Today they work as many hours as previous generations, but do three times the childcare and twice the housework as dads a generation ago. In this interview, Scott Behson, PhD, author of "The Working Dad's Survival Guide" talks about how working dads can create a more balanced life of family, work, and self, and how employers can help make it happen.
With a few practical tips and strategies in place, you can stay on top of your other responsibilities so you don’t feel overwhelmed by too many changes at once.
Being a new parent can feel lonely. Here are some ways to get out there and make new friends - and nurture your existing relationships (even while exhausted).
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