You’ve probably heard the conventional advice for couples who want to stay connected after kids: “Plan a date night!” While we have nothing against date nights, our reporter, Christina Caron, asked experts for some different ways to maintain intimacy, for the long-term. We also want to hear from you. If you’re married or in a relationship, what do you do to stay close to your partner, despite the stresses of parenthood? Drop us a line, and we may feature your story in an upcoming piece.

Also new to the site this week, we have our complete guide to fertility and getting pregnant; and B.A. and Nikki Williams discuss the judgment and self-doubt they’ve faced as a queer couple trying to conceive. Jancee Dunn, the author of “How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids,” admits she didn’t bond with her baby right away and found out she’s not alone. And, finally, after California’s largest power utility shut down this week, parents got creative to keep breast milk from spoiling. Scroll down for these stories and a Tiny Victory from the mom of a stubborn 3-year-old (a.k.a., a 3-year-old).

— Jessica Grose

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