Keeping the feelings of love alive in a relationship can be hard work. Especially when you’ve already had to take the dog to the vet, pick up Sophie from gym class, do the weekly shop and stop in at your mother-in-law’s to drop off the fold-up bed you borrowed for Thomas’ sleep-over. And that’s all before midday!

Do you remember why you became a parent? Many mums and dads these days find that getting the right balance between work and family life can be very difficult. There are so many demands on our time and sometimes it’s easy to find that we’re not spending the time with our children that we and they want.

You'll read real-life stories, down-to-earth insights and practical tips to support you in your family life.
 
In this issue: Do mums feel guilty?; Specially for Mothers’ Day – buy ‘The Sixty Minute Mother’ and get the new ‘The Sixty Second Mother’ book free; Buy and sell on eBay – and care for families too!; How you can use the ‘It Takes Two marriage newsletter’ to strengthen marriages: Computer Games: how to help your kids play safely; Rob Parsons tells you about the debt doctor.

Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those who face family difficulties.

We couldn't do this without the help of our supporters - people like you. Together we can strengthen marriages, support parents and help the bereaved. We do this through events, resources, training and networks of befrienders.