Make it regular.
One of the greatest challenges to modern parenthood is making time for each other -- consistently. You will notice that many other seemingly essential activities or events will try hard to steal you away. Don't let them. Get this on your highest-priorities list (see chapter 3) and, short of sick kids or a funeral, protect your date times every week.
Make it fun for your kids.
Most children love babysitters who are fun and consistent in their lives. Simplify your life and give your kids that consistency by asking the same sitter to commit to your date time every week. Whether it is a loving relative or energetic teenager, leave behind plenty of ideas for fun. Over time, your children will come to enjoy your time away as much as you do!
Take the time to rekindle that lovin' feeling. Have fun together. Maintain a strong connection over the years, and you'll have something remaining when the only people left in your home are the two of you.
Read more: 10 ideas for 90-minute dates.
Excerpted from The Balanced Mom by Bria Simpson, MA. Copyright 2006 by Bria Simpson. Excerpted, with permission by New Harbinger Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. no part ofthis excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
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