Having a baby is a joyous experience, but even the very best relationships are strained through the transition from duo to trio. Insomnia, never-ending housework, and brand-new fiscal concerns often lead to discord, disappointment, and harm emotions. In And Baby Makes Three, Like Lab professionals John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman teach couples the skills from their effective workshops, so partners can stay away from the pitfalls of parenthood by:

maintaining intimacy and love

replacing a culture of criticism and irritability with one of appreciation

avoiding post-partum depression

creating a home environment that nurtures physical, emotional, and mental health, aswell as cognitive and behavioral development for your baby

Complete with exercises that different the ‘expert’ in the ‘disaster’ couples, And Baby Makes 3 helps new parents positively manage any risk of strain that comes along with their bundle of joy.