Sometimes the most effective way to get the idea across is the extreme way haha. My partner does the same whenever he is at home. His idea of helping is being around and not really doing much. What I'd do is to plan a day to myself outside and leave him with a list of chores and errands. Strangely enough he completes them when I get back. I think your husband takes it for granted that you'd do everything if you're there. Leave him to babysit his child for a day (or half) and you go out to relax or run errands. He will not ignore his crying child and definitely do his share of parenting ;)
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