My wife, Susan, and I know it’s really important to be on the same team, especially when it comes to raising our kids. But it’s one of those things that’s easier said than done. I’ll confess; we haven’t always been good teammates.  But we’re always working on it. You see, even if you and your spouse have already sat down and agreed on things like where your kids will go to school, what kind of movies they can watch, and how you’ll discipline them, kids have a way of throwing a wrench in things.  Oh, it’s not necessarily intentional, but kids can be masters at manipulation and pit their parents against one another. Here’s more on how to be your spouse’s teammate in parenting.