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Tips for conquering parenting as a husband-and-wife DO team

By The DO Staff

08.11.23

Together for 16 years and married for 13, my husband Tom Leeson, DO, and I—we are both osteopathic physicians—have had a lot of practice at developing and growing our family life. We’ve made many mistakes, experienced challenges and setbacks, and have also enjoyed joyous and celebratory moments together. The common adage is true: parenting will give you some of the lowest lows in life but will also grant you many moments of elation and pure love.