Growing your family doesn’t have to mean losing your spark. If your sexual connection and intimacy with your partner has become collateral damage to raising happy kids, Parents in Love will help you bring that passion back to your relationship! Written by a certified sex therapist and married mother of two, Parents in Love offers a research-backed road map to help couples reignite desire, deepen emotional connection, and cultivate a fulfilling sex life amid the chaos and pressure of raising kids. Grounded in attachment theory and the latest relationship science, this book explores: Why libido takes a hit during parenthood (and what you can do about it) - How to recognize and repair the attachment injuries that often begin during baby’s early years - Ways to rebuild intimacy, restore romance, and keep passion alive through every stage of parenting Parents in Love offers relief for every sex-starved parent, as well as those who want to want sex, but just don’t. Find out for yourself how prioritizing your romantic connection can help you navigate the challenges of raising children, from toddlerhood to school years to preparing for an empty nest. “Rebecca Howard Eudy has written a breakthrough book on sustaining a healthy sexual relationship while parenting. In a culture that too often de-eroticizes parents—especially mothers—this book offers a powerful alternative: one that embraces secure, satisfying, and sexual parenthood. Dr. Howard Eudy encourages couples to become intimate and erotic allies, showing how sexuality can energize their bond and help them grow as both partners and parents.” — Barry McCarthy, PhD, presenter, professor emeritus, and author of numerous books on sexuality, including Rekindling Desire , and the Psychology Today blog The Paradox of Sex “Research is focusing increasingly on the impact of parenthood on couples’ sexuality during the postpartum period. However, if you are seeking a book that looks at the impact of parenthood on couples from pregnancy through the ‘empty nest’ stage using an attachment-based perspective, this book is for you!” — Peggy J. Kleinplatz, PhD, author of Magnificent Sex “A necessary read for everyone moving from ‘two’ to ‘three’ to keep love secure and sex connected. Real examples make these important principles accessible for parents who want to build a safe, stable foundation so their children have a model for intimacy and strong relational skills to navigate the world.” — Laurie Watson, PhD, and George Faller, LMFT, hosts of the Brave Love podcast (formerly Foreplay Radio ) “ Parents in Love is a deeply honest and essential glimpse into undercurrents of parenting, sexuality, and love. Rebecca Howard Eudy leads readers into territory that is rarely addressed but eminently necessary, particularly through a sex-positive framework. This book is an invaluable resource for parents and parents-to-be.” — Holly Richmond, PhD, author of Reclaiming Pleasure: A Sex-Positive Guide for Moving Past Sexual Trauma and Living a Passionate Life “ Parents in Love offers real hope for couples who thought passion was just another casualty of parenthood. This book doesn’t ask exhausted parents to find more time—it shows them how to rebuild the connection that makes great sex possible again. Every couple needs this road map back to each other.” — Laurie Mintz, PhD, author of A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex and Becoming Cliterate “This is the book parents everywhere have been waiting for. Rebecca Howard Eudy offers a powerful reminder that having children doesn’t have to mean losing connection or passion. Through a blend of evidence-based theory, research, and reflective exercises, she normalizes the real struggles of parenthood while charting a hopeful path back to intimacy. Her tone is warm, relatable, and practical—making change feel not only worthwhile, but very possible. For any couple trying to find their way back to each other after kids, this is an absolute must-read.” — Isabelle Morley, PsyD, author of They’re Not Gaslighting You “This is a book anyone can benefit from—whether you want to want sex, haven’t been in the mood, or want to have sex with a partner who doesn’t seem interested. I wish this book had been out when my kids were young. Now, for anyone with a family, it is a must-read. Don’t miss it.” — Tammy Nelson, PhD, author of Open Monogamy , director of the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute, host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex , and TEDx speaker Rebecca Howard Eudy, PhD, LMHC, is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and coach who helps couples navigate sex, desire, and connection—even when life (and kids) make it feel impossible. Certified in emotionally focused couples therapy, she specializes in the ever-changing dynamics of relationships, especially in the whirlwind of parenting. Originally from the woods of New Hampshire, Rebecca now calls the Boston area home.