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Setting
priorities
It is a good idea to set priorities after discussing
what things are really important. Is it more important to
have a picked up, orderly living room, a nutritious home
cooked dinner or clothes ironed and ready to wear? After
deciding upon priorities, the parents can discuss strategies
for attaining them, including what each is willing and able
to do toward the goal. A father may choose to take over
vacuuming or laundry to free up enough of mother’s time to
cook each day and iron when necessary. If mother has a busy
day, possibly with doctor appointments and/or shopping to
do, father can offer to bring home a take-out dinner, take
mother out for a casual dinner or outing, or cook and clean
up himself. Babies are so easy to take along – just pack a
couple of diapers and maybe a blanket for discreet nursing
and they’re ready to go!
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