Do Kids Ruin Marriage?

No one has to tell most moms how to make their kids a priority. It’s second nature for us to drop off, pick up, nurture, cook, correct, clean…you get the picture. But in the midst of all that focus, we can overlook one of their most fundamental needs—a mom and dad who love each other! Putting the kids on the back burner occasionally in order to meet your husband’s needs is important to the health of your marriage, and a healthy marriage benefits your kids. So everybody wins!

Kids are major squeaky wheels, always begging for more of our attention, but these 3 Ways to Keep Your Kids from Ruining Your Marriage may help you return some balance and show your husband that he matters—a lot. So try one of these 8 fun date ideas to connect, and use our “What Does Your Husband Need?” Marriage TALK Conversation Starters to learn what your husband needs in marriage.  Finally, take a look at these 5 Ways You Shape Your Children’s View of Marriage, whether you think you are, or not.