Relationships

Ask Denene: Three's a crowd

Q: Every time my husband and I try to hug or kiss, our son runs between us and joins in. Do we have to get our TLC behind closed doors?

By Denene Millner, Parenting
 
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Seriously? Enjoy the sloppy kisses and group hugs while you've got 'em coming. Way sooner than you'd expect, your little boy is going to be a big boy, too cool to give hugs and kisses. Before you start missing them, enjoy them. And sure, if you didn't embrace in front of him, he wouldn't horn in -- but it's a good thing for your child to see: To him, all is right when his parents are getting along. Just get some extra-special loving while he's napping or off playing; there's plenty for everyone.

Ask Mom Squad expert Denene Millner your trickiest parenting questions at Parenting.com/momsquad.



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