--- product_id: 9835352 title: "Babyproofing Your Marriage: How to Laugh More and Argue Less As Your Family Grows – An Evenhanded Guide for Spouses to Stay Connected During the Early Parenting Years" price: "VT6971" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9835352-babyproofing-your-marriage-how-to-laugh-more-and-argue-less store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Babyproofing Your Marriage: How to Laugh More and Argue Less As Your Family Grows – An Evenhanded Guide for Spouses to Stay Connected During the Early Parenting Years **Price:** VT6971 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Babyproofing Your Marriage: How to Laugh More and Argue Less As Your Family Grows – An Evenhanded Guide for Spouses to Stay Connected During the Early Parenting Years - **How much does it cost?** VT6971 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9835352-babyproofing-your-marriage-how-to-laugh-more-and-argue-less) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Babyproofing Your Marriage: How to Laugh More and Argue Less As Your Family Grows – An Evenhanded Guide for Spouses to Stay Connected During the Early Parenting Years [Cockrell, Stacie, ONeill, Cathy, Stone, Julia, Camacho-Koppel, Rosario] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Babyproofing Your Marriage: How to Laugh More and Argue Less As Your Family Grows – An Evenhanded Guide for Spouses to Stay Connected During the Early Parenting Years Review: Best Marriage/Parenting Book I've Ever Read - This book is phenomenal and I wish I could give it 10 stars. Not only is it smart, well-written and organized, and highly entertaining, it's also insightful and solution-oriented. I've read a number of books on marriage and parenting, but none that ever combined the two the result is one of the best books I've read in years. This book will clearly be bought and read predominantly by women, but I'd say it gives near-equal billing to men (not bad for female authors) and does an excellent job of telling the male side of the story. The authors seem to truly empathize with the largely untold story of men having their worlds turned upside down (albeit not nearly as much as women) by parenthood. One day they are the center of their spouse's universe (and vice versa) and the next they are relegated to secondary status. The book does an excellent job of describing why this is necessarily (and temporarily) so. Simply stated, if moms didn't focus 100% of their attention on babies, the human species wouldn't survive. Similarly, if males were not so focused on sex (before and after having kids), the human species wouldn't survive either. This powerful idea arguably explains the bulk of male-female disconnect, post-kids. Speaking of sex, the chapter on that subject is amazing and well worth the price of the book alone. The 5-minute fix, which some people might take issue with, is probably not for everyone. But it takes up 1 page out of nearly 300, and as with every suggestion in the book, it's soft-pedaled and clearly stated as something to think about rather than a strong recommendation. The other chapters are full of excellent and entertaining advice - from managing in-laws and multiple kids to striving for life balance (yeah right). My favorite part of the book was the end, which provides heartwarming reflections from grandparents. Most importantly, early parenthood is JUST A PHASE, not unlike military boot-camp. If couples work hard TOGETHER and respect each other's needs and idiosyncrasies, the ultimate payoff is incredible, and your marriage can grow stronger due to parenthood. I've read a number of blog reviews on the book and they seem to be overwhelmingly positive. There are a couple of negative reviews, which I suppose is to be expected from a book that's original and opinionated. The funny thing is, most of the controversial/offensive stuff in the book comes from interview quotes rather than the authors themselves. Anything that might come across as offensive is likely meant to be humorous (and this book is really funny). If anything, the authors are extremely balanced and non-judgmental, which is impressive given the controversial nature of the subject material. I can see where feminists might take issue with some of the content, but I see A LOT more here that feminists would embrace. Parts (as with any good book) require at least a somewhat open mind. That said, I think the political substance here is very very mainstream. Anyone who's mildly curious as to the subject matter of this book owes it to themselves to give it a try. It's had a profound impact on how I think about marriage and parenthood, which will ultimately make me a better parent and a better spouse. Review: Spot on---Excellent read for both my husband and I - I read a negative review before I read this book. The review said the book took a very negative approach to parenthood. I disagree. Everyone knows being a mother or father is magically wonderful. But everyone also finds out the hard way that having a baby will to some degree really rock your marriage! I think the book took a real approach. Parenthood is the best thing in the world!!! However it is the most challenging thing for your marriage and relationship at the same time. I know I am not alone. It seems like all couples go through the same or similar trials/frustrations/contention when a baby comes into the family, but not everyone realizes that it is not just them! It is universal and this book is spot on. It first describes the common "issues" your relationship faces and explains why there is the disconnect and how men and women think differently about things. My husband said it was scary how accurate this book was. He said, "Even if I don't want to admit it, some of the things this book said about how I am and how I'm thinking is probably true." It is based on thousands of interviews with parents all over the country over several years. The writers found the most common issues and tried to get to the bottom of what causes them and how to overcome them. It gives simple, common sense, humorous, easy to follow advice and explains the logic behind it. Example: (in my terms) "Have more sex---it will stregthen your marriage. Once a week is not too much to ask and a necessary minimum to keep everything peaceful and healthy. It is amazing what a 'five minute fix' can do to remotivate a man and help him feel loved and appreciated." Seriously following this books advise (and having both partners on the same page) will bring your relationship back to the greatness of the pre-baby times. Wouldn't that be great? To have the amazing experience of parenthood co-exsist with the blissful times of the pre-baby relationship? It is possible and this book will get you back there. ## Features - The Babyproofers are three women who wouldn't trade their roles as mothers for anything, and they love their husbands deeply. But after living through it and hearing the stories of hundreds of other couples, they know that with young children in the house, you need to block the stairs with baby gates, put plastic covers over the outlets, AND take the necessary steps to safeguard your marriage. Babyproofing Your Marriage is the warts-and-all truth about how having children can affect your relationship. The transition to parenthood can be a tough adjustment for any couple, but the good news is: you are not alone. Better yet, there are hundreds of simple but effective ways you can stay connected as husband and wife and still be good parents. The authors' evenhanded approach to both sides of the marital equation allows spouses to understand each other in a whole new way. With loads of humor, compassion, and practical advice, the Babyproofers will guide first-time parents and veterans alike around the rocky shores of the early parenting years. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #656,528 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #818 in Baby & Toddler Parenting #1,217 in Motherhood (Books) #2,468 in Marriage | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 352 Reviews | ## Images ![Babyproofing Your Marriage: How to Laugh More and Argue Less As Your Family Grows – An Evenhanded Guide for Spouses to Stay Connected During the Early Parenting Years - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618bMceMs4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Marriage/Parenting Book I've Ever Read *by J***C on January 26, 2007* This book is phenomenal and I wish I could give it 10 stars. Not only is it smart, well-written and organized, and highly entertaining, it's also insightful and solution-oriented. I've read a number of books on marriage and parenting, but none that ever combined the two the result is one of the best books I've read in years. This book will clearly be bought and read predominantly by women, but I'd say it gives near-equal billing to men (not bad for female authors) and does an excellent job of telling the male side of the story. The authors seem to truly empathize with the largely untold story of men having their worlds turned upside down (albeit not nearly as much as women) by parenthood. One day they are the center of their spouse's universe (and vice versa) and the next they are relegated to secondary status. The book does an excellent job of describing why this is necessarily (and temporarily) so. Simply stated, if moms didn't focus 100% of their attention on babies, the human species wouldn't survive. Similarly, if males were not so focused on sex (before and after having kids), the human species wouldn't survive either. This powerful idea arguably explains the bulk of male-female disconnect, post-kids. Speaking of sex, the chapter on that subject is amazing and well worth the price of the book alone. The 5-minute fix, which some people might take issue with, is probably not for everyone. But it takes up 1 page out of nearly 300, and as with every suggestion in the book, it's soft-pedaled and clearly stated as something to think about rather than a strong recommendation. The other chapters are full of excellent and entertaining advice - from managing in-laws and multiple kids to striving for life balance (yeah right). My favorite part of the book was the end, which provides heartwarming reflections from grandparents. Most importantly, early parenthood is JUST A PHASE, not unlike military boot-camp. If couples work hard TOGETHER and respect each other's needs and idiosyncrasies, the ultimate payoff is incredible, and your marriage can grow stronger due to parenthood. I've read a number of blog reviews on the book and they seem to be overwhelmingly positive. There are a couple of negative reviews, which I suppose is to be expected from a book that's original and opinionated. The funny thing is, most of the controversial/offensive stuff in the book comes from interview quotes rather than the authors themselves. Anything that might come across as offensive is likely meant to be humorous (and this book is really funny). If anything, the authors are extremely balanced and non-judgmental, which is impressive given the controversial nature of the subject material. I can see where feminists might take issue with some of the content, but I see A LOT more here that feminists would embrace. Parts (as with any good book) require at least a somewhat open mind. That said, I think the political substance here is very very mainstream. Anyone who's mildly curious as to the subject matter of this book owes it to themselves to give it a try. It's had a profound impact on how I think about marriage and parenthood, which will ultimately make me a better parent and a better spouse. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spot on---Excellent read for both my husband and I *by L***. on July 13, 2013* I read a negative review before I read this book. The review said the book took a very negative approach to parenthood. I disagree. Everyone knows being a mother or father is magically wonderful. But everyone also finds out the hard way that having a baby will to some degree really rock your marriage! I think the book took a real approach. Parenthood is the best thing in the world!!! However it is the most challenging thing for your marriage and relationship at the same time. I know I am not alone. It seems like all couples go through the same or similar trials/frustrations/contention when a baby comes into the family, but not everyone realizes that it is not just them! It is universal and this book is spot on. It first describes the common "issues" your relationship faces and explains why there is the disconnect and how men and women think differently about things. My husband said it was scary how accurate this book was. He said, "Even if I don't want to admit it, some of the things this book said about how I am and how I'm thinking is probably true." It is based on thousands of interviews with parents all over the country over several years. The writers found the most common issues and tried to get to the bottom of what causes them and how to overcome them. It gives simple, common sense, humorous, easy to follow advice and explains the logic behind it. Example: (in my terms) "Have more sex---it will stregthen your marriage. Once a week is not too much to ask and a necessary minimum to keep everything peaceful and healthy. It is amazing what a 'five minute fix' can do to remotivate a man and help him feel loved and appreciated." Seriously following this books advise (and having both partners on the same page) will bring your relationship back to the greatness of the pre-baby times. Wouldn't that be great? To have the amazing experience of parenthood co-exsist with the blissful times of the pre-baby relationship? It is possible and this book will get you back there. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book and would definitely recommend it. *by E***T on January 15, 2013* Overall I thought this book was great for new moms/dads, regardless of whether you are expecting your first child, just had your first child, or have two toddlers (my case). There was so much I got out of the book, but mainly learning that we are not alone in our marital issues. I actually felt a sense of relief after only reading the first few pages (yes, I am a martyr, a scorekeeper, etc). The authors provide some good tips on how to not play these types of games with your spouse. Also, I enjoyed reading many of the quotes/testimonials from the men, as it helped shed some light into how they think. Again, good book...I think it's worth picking up or even buying as a gift for soon-to-be or new parents. ## Frequently Bought Together - Babyproofing Your Marriage: How to Laugh More and Argue Less As Your Family Grows - And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives - Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9835352-babyproofing-your-marriage-how-to-laugh-more-and-argue-less](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9835352-babyproofing-your-marriage-how-to-laugh-more-and-argue-less) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*