This week Katie & David tackle one of the touchiest topics out there in the new parenthood space, and one that is sure to resonate for those with children of any age - Invisible Work. What is this so-called "Invisible Work"? Why is it such a touchy topic? For Moms and Dads alike, what really "counts" here, and how can we help our partners understand and appreciate all that we do? And equally as important, what can we do to better understand and appreciate what they do that may be invisible to us? Areas covered include:

• How new parenthood brings on a lot of new "work," most of which needs to be done in the moment
• How that work can remain hard to quantify, but still add up to a lot
• How each partner has an unconscious list, or caretaker ticker, that they keep track of and manage
• Comparing lists to share the load
• Clarifying roles and responsibilities
• Turning unexpressed expectations into shared agreements
• Turning unexpressed hopes into concrete plans
• Letting go of perfection
• Communication, teamwork, collaboration, and so much more

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https://www.thenestfamilyresource.com/parenting

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