A little preparation
Two small things to try
Write down three essential chores for today.
Give another adult full ownership of one task.
Optional ideas for everyday family life. Choose what works for you.
Baby’s first year · Chapter 1
Week 1
A new map of household work
Make household responsibilities visible as your family welcomes a new member. Separate essential chores from tasks that can wait and tasks another adult can take over; the aim is a workable home rather than a perfect one.
Family lifeREAD. REFLECT. PREPARE.
A new map of household work
Make household responsibilities visible as your family welcomes a new member. Separate essential chores from tasks that can wait and tasks another adult can take over; the aim is a workable home rather than a perfect one.
Baby development and health
Reviewed development information for this week is being prepared. Explore the practical ideas and reading below in the meantime.
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Newborn care
A simple family message desk for the early days
Relatives may all want news at once. Choose a manageable way to answer messages without turning private family life into a continuous broadcast.
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Newborn care
Receiving baby gifts without losing track of your home
A simple gift system helps you remember the giver, find the useful items and respond kindly when something does not suit your household.
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Newborn care
How to make a visit useful to a new household
A thoughtful visit begins before you leave home. Ask what would be welcome, keep your promises small and let the hosts decide how much company they want.
4 min readRead article