The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne #29: Clarifying Co Parenting Assumptions (Simplicity Diary)
Jan 29, 2019
This discussion delves into clarifying co-parenting assumptions. It highlights how daily routines shape beliefs about shared responsibilities. Listeners learn to create a comprehensive task list and use a Venn diagram to visualize roles. The podcast unpacks specific routines, like bedtime, to enhance clarity. It also addresses larger issues, such as planning vacations, to minimize stress. Finally, there’s an emphasis on including children's responsibilities, making parenting a true team effort.
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Make A Complete Daily Task List
- Sit down with your co-parent and list every daily task from waking to bedtime.
- Include periodic tasks like vacations and household chores so nothing is assumed.
Map Responsibilities With A Venn Diagram
- Use a Venn diagram to map shared and individual responsibilities between parents.
- Place tasks closer or farther from the overlap to show percentage responsibility.
Break Tasks Into Concrete Steps
- Drill down major tasks into 3–5 concrete steps so expectations are explicit.
- Clarify which partner handles each step to avoid hidden assumptions and friction.