Sex and Romance

Don’t miss author and psychologist John Gottman, Ph.D., when he talks about “Making Marriage Work: Trust, Love and Loyalty” as part of ParentMap’s lecture series. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 at Town Hall in Seattle. Recently, Gottman shared some thoughts about relati

Valentine's Day Giveaway Love is certainly in the air this month -- and we want to help you keep those giddy feelings alive and kickin' well past Valentine's Day! Leave a comment below letting us know how you and your sweetie keep the love alive and you could win a pair of tickets to our upcoming l

February, of course, is that month — the month when, for reasons both historic and Hallmark-driven, it is decreed that we be romantic. Or that we at least organize a real, babysitter-and-reservation night out for dinner. But one night out is a paltry deposit in the bank of romance and reconnection.

Experts tell us (and you probably know it’s true): Stress ruins sex. And ruined sex ruins marriages. The recent, much-lamented economic debacle has caused exquisite pain for many, including (and perhaps especially) middle-class, two-income parents. Many couples are working longer hours to make ends

Call it “date night” or call it “getting away from the kids for a few hours night” — call it whatever you like, but sometimes you just have to have an evening to yourselves. These days, you have lots of alternatives to hiring a sitter in your home. Take the kids to a parents’ night out (PNO) — where

Ahhh, Valentine's Day... Every year many of us scramble for dinner reservations at 'that one restaurant', or stress over finding a special activity that will make the day more memorable and romantic -- it can be a downright rat race! Reservations a month in advance, long waits, getting together thos

Imagine: You’re seated at a table, sipping water, your palms sweaty. You keep a nervous eye on the door — is that him? — even as you try desperately to look nonchalant. Should you have ordered wine? How long before he’s late? Why did you wear that stupid top? You tamp down your inner turmoil: deep b

For Immediate Release March 10, 2010 Contact: Kimberly McDonald 206-709-9026 Kimberly@parentmap.com  "Sexy Too Soon? Media, Body Image and Self-Esteem" Northwest Sex Education Experts Lead Panel Discussion Popular culture bombards us - and our children - with sexy images, clothing