Having a newborn in the house can be one of the most stressful times in a couple’s life together.

For some helpful hints, check out these sites:

http://www.babywisebliss.com.au/

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/baby-sleep/fl00118

When you are in the early stages of starting your family, financial needs can be great, but your need for a night out with your spouse can be even greater. You love your kids, but you need some “couple time.” And paying a babysitter the going rate is not always an option.

Ever thought of “share sitting?”

Share sitting is where you partner with other couples in the same stage of life by taking turns watching each others’ children. “We’ll watch your kids tonight if you’ll watch ours next week.”

Check out this website for more details on how to set up a share sitting cooperative and the benefits it can bring to your marriage and your children. A lot of details are provided, but don’t be afraid to modify their suggestions in order to meet your needs.

http://www.nncc.org/Choose.Quality.Care/qual.sitter.coop.html