Becoming a parent usually means complete exhaustion and all your attention on the baby! But your baby needs mum and dad to stick together. Here are some easy wins.

Make time for each other. As little as one or two hours a week of fun together can remind you that you’re still friends. Get a babysitter or ask another parent to help. Switch off the TV, computer, telephone. Go easy on the baby talk. Go for a walk, eat out, have a bath, watch a movie, have fun. But do it together.

Watch out for your bad habits. Our short videos show you how to spot the STOP signs. Identify your own STOP signs and nip them in the bud. Don’t point the finger. Change yourself. Even if you only STOP yourself once, that’s one major argument avoided! Little change equals big difference.

Build in some good habits. Ask your spouse or partner what they’d really like you to do for them. What would make them feel loved, appreciated or valued? It might not be what you assume, so check. Tell your loved one what you’d like. We’re not mind readers. You may be amazed at the results!