Better Relationships After Baby

Holiday Parenting Hack: How “Shift Work” Can Save Your Sanity (and Your Relationship)


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Tired of being the default parent while your partner sips cocktails and chats it up at family gatherings? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing holidays that way. In this episode of Better Relationships After Baby, Chelsea introduces the concept of “shift work” for parenting during the holidays—a simple, game-changing strategy that helps both partners feel seen, supported, and sane.

You’ll hear:
🎄 Why the holidays often amplify inequality in parenting roles
🎄 How shift work can reduce resentment and increase respect between you and your partner
🎄 Real-life examples of what this can look like at parties, family dinners, or full-day events
🎄 What to do if your partner resists the idea—and how to co-create a better plan

The goal? A holiday season that actually feels joyful, not just exhausting. This is the practical, relationship-centered parenting advice you didn’t know you needed.

✨ Want more tools to build a stronger, more balanced partnership? Download the Spring Clean Your Relationship guide and uncover the habits and patterns that need to go—so you can move into the new year feeling connected and aligned.
👉 www.postpartumtogether.com/spring-clean

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Better Relationships After BabyBy Chelsea Skaggs