I'm glad it helped! The main point, of course, is to refrain from correcting one's spouse in front of the kids unless something life-threatening or emotionally devastating is happening. Other than that, correction can wait until a private moment. Keep in mind that it is neither life-threatening or devastating if a spouse chooses a punishment for your child that you don't happen to think is severe enough or lenient enough, or if a spouse is doing or saying something that you wouldn't do or say (but that isn't scary or cruel), or if a spouse helps a child in a way that's different from the way you would do it and so forth. In other words, just because a spouse isn't doing things your way, you don't have to correct him or her. You can have a discussion about that later on in privacy. Also, if a spouse does something less than perfectly, it is not necessary to offer a correction in front of the kids. It's not the end of the world and doesn't warrant making your spouse feel humiliated, self-conscious or angry toward you for your criticism. Keep in mind that your own parenting is full of imperfect moments and you don't want someone on your case 24/7. Cut your spouse the same slack you cut yourself!   Sarah Chana