Finding quality time together as parent more difficult, research suggests

Finding quality time together as parent more difficult, research suggests

Nearly half of families plan to take more breaks this year than last, citing spending quality time together, a report claims.

The Truth About Being a Good Mom

“Why don’t you read something for fun?” My husband peered at the book in my hands as we sat together on the couch, our kids finally in bed. “What do you mean?” I showed him the cover. “This is fun.” I’d plucked it from a tall stack of parenting books next to me. He shook his head. “You need to stop parenting 24/7.” I ignored him. I wanted to be a good mom! You probably want to be a good mom too. But a common trap many of us have fallen into in 2…