SGR 082: Dividing Household and Childcare Responsibilities When You’re Both Working From Home

The Simply Great Relationships Podcast: Love | Marriage | Sex | Communication | Dating Advice

One of the biggest challenges we’ve heard from couples we work with since quarantine began is managing household and childcare responsibilities.

All of a sudden, both of you were working from home. Schools and daycares closed, so the kids were home too.

Wow.

This has been a huge transition for families.

These circumstances lend themselves to increased stress and anxiety, less time for self-care, more conflict, and feelings of overwhelm. When both you and your partner are having a hard time, it can be extra challenging to come together as a team - but even more important.

There are a few simple strategies for navigating our new reality constructively:

- Get clear on where you’re at and what you want
- Approach your partner gently to discuss how you’re feeling and what you’re needing (and invite them to share the same)
- Come up with a plan and execute it

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the struggles in this sudden transition, how to communicate with your partner to create a shared plan, and concrete tips for making it work.