This discussion was hosted live on the date noted above, you can view the recording and download the handouts below.
Listen to this previously hosted discussion where Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW and Lucinda Gibbons, MFT dive into the surprising connection between everyday household tasks and a meaningful romantic relationship. If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed by the invisible mental load of parenting and household chores, this discussion is for you.
You’ll learn how sharing responsibilities with your partner doesn’t just lighten your load — it actually improves your well-being, increases relationship satisfaction, and creates a healthier environment for your children. Drawing on the evidence that parents who perceive responsibilities as fairly shared experience greater intimacy, stronger partnerships and more effective parenting, we explore practical strategies for balancing duties, letting go of the “perfect parent” myth, and establishing a more equitable partnership. We reference the principles of Fair Play throughout to show how intentional allocation and communication around tasks can transform your connection with your partner.
You’ll leave feeling confident, lighter, and ready to co-create a more connected, joyful family life — one where household tasks become a gateway to deeper intimacy, not resentment or exhaustion.
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