Each was distressed about trying to manage a demanding job, loving relationship with his wife, and young family. One might have expected such a conversation from two young mothers, but I was heartened to see that fathers, too, are experiencing concern, she said. That doesn t mean that people who truly want to be parents should give up the idea of having children. When two salaries are needed to meet basic expenses, some couples are opting for job sharing, shift work or at-home businesses, James said.
Most parents truly do want what s best for their children.
The same is true for spending. If a couple as parents can agree on spending priorities, they may feel more secure in their life together as parents and partners. Good communication with children also can help maintain a sense of family. Trying to resolve conflicts and issues as they occur can help smooth family life. Parents also need to take time for themselves.