I wish my hubby can be more hands-on and supportive.. my hubby's idea of helping is by staying at home (not going out) with me.. all he does at home is to play iPad, surf youtube, online shopping.. while i do the feeding (via bottle), change diaper, bath, coaxing the baby to sleep 24/7.. I am so stressed out.. how can I talk to him about being more hands on? I need to have time out too..

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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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