Starting a family is a whirlwind. One minute, you’re setting up a nursery and picking out tiny socks. Next, you’re running on three hours of sleep, wondering how your grocery bill doubled overnight. It’s messy, beautiful, and—if you’re not careful—full of pitfalls that can throw everything off balance. Life has a way of delivering wake-up calls. Some young families see them coming and adjusting. Others get blindsided. Here’s how to keep your family from falling into five common traps. Living Like You’re Still DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids) Remember when a last-minute weekend getaway was no big deal? When ordering takeout…


