Marriage Post-Baby

It's no secret that bringing a child into the husband and wife equation can introduce wrinkles into your otherwise smooth-sailing marriage. All of a sudden, your carefree outlook on household chores becomes impossible to maintain as tasks double and you and your partner argue about whose turn it is. Your "us time" has changed to "family time" and as much joy as that brings you, where does that leave you with your significant other?

We've compiled several great articles, tips and more to help you swap that fizzle for some sizzle. Do you have any suggestions for other new parents? Share your advice with a comment!

• Parents.com offers some sound advice on conquering several common hurdles that new parents face in "Your Marriage After Baby: 6 Solutions to Common Problems". Another quick read to add that aforementioned sizzle... check out "10 Ways to Squeeze Romance into Every Day".

• When you do have to "discuss" any differences of opinion -- there are healthy ways to do it so that you, your spouse and your tot all feel good about the resolution. Read "How to Fight Fairly with your Partner" from babycenter.com for more.

• Inevitably, you have and will reach moments of dissension when you and your spouse disagree on how to raise your child in the matters of discipline, feeding, education, religion and on and on. Reference "The Great Divide: When Parenting Styles Differ" from todaysparent.com for a how-to on finding your middle ground.