THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BRING MORE

Teamwork

TO YOUR PARENTING

Feeling the stress of trying to do it all on your own?

It’s overwhelming trying to keep everything afloat. Parenting can start to feel like a solo act when you and your partner aren’t on the same page, your needs get pushed aside, and you end up handling everything alone.

But shouldering it all doesn’t only drain you — it affects the whole family.

Work together to meet your family’s needs — with Teamwork

Teamwork allows you to share the load, have mutual support, and lift each other up, making parenting feel more manageable.

When you’re not trying to do it all alone, you can be more present and patient, allowing you to show up as the parent you want to be.

A strong, united parenting team sets the foundation for a stronger and more connected family dynamic.

Inner Skills for Teamwork

Working Through Conflicts

Sharing the Load

Healthy Assertiveness

Setting Boundaries

Effective Communication

Things you can do in 5 minutes or less

Discover these quick tools to help you level up your teamwork in just moments.

Practice Using “I” Statements

Develop less confrontational communication habits by using “I” statements to express your feelings without blame.

Activities to Help You Manage Conflict

Navigate conflict with more empathy and understanding with these realistic strategies you and your co-parent can practice.

6 Journaling Prompts to Help You Improve Communication

Reflect on your communication style and uncover new ways to express yourself more effectively.

The Parental Burnout Test

Assess your level of stress so you can catch burnout in its tracks and start practicing some much-needed self-care.

3-Minute Guided Meditation to Prepare for a Difficult Conversation

Center yourself before heading into a challenging conversation to communicate more mindfully and effectively.

The 7th-Breath Forehead Connection Exercise

Use this mindful breathing exercise to sync up with your partner.

5-Minute Radical Generosity Visualization

Bring a sense of gratitude to your relationship with this quick guided meditation by Nate and Kaley Klemp, helping you reconnect with your partner. With time we might find ourselves drifting apart from our partners. We might miss an opportunity to let our...

The Three Parts of an Effective Apology

Repair and restore trust in your relationship by implementing key components of a heartfelt apology.

5 Rituals to Reconnect in Your Relationships

Incorporate these simple practices to strengthen your relationship with your partner (even as a busy parent).

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Have More Than 5 Minutes?

Try these longer activities to foster greater teamwork in parenthood and life in general.

Active Listening and Empathy Worksheet

Improve your communication skills with this guide to practicing active listening and showing empathy, helping you connect better with those around you.