The Fair Play Deck

Make distributing tasks with your partner feel like a game with this card deck based on the book Fair Play, designed to promote better communication and balance in the home.

How To Play The Fair Play Deck

Ground Rules:

All time is created equal.
Do not keep score.
Collaborate and communicate.

How To Play:

Build your deck together.
Deal the cards based on capability and availability. When you “own” a card, you’re in charge of conception, planning, and execution.
Discuss the Minimum Standard of Care (an agreed-upon expectation for how to complete a task).
Claim your unicorn space (time to fulfill your interests and passions).
Have regular check-ins and give feedback. Redeal at any time.

Purchase the card deck for a tangible version to enjoy and play with. Visit the Fair Play website to access the online version of the cards.

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