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Couples Can Reconnect by Creating Routines at the End of the Day

Last Updated: September 03, 2009

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Prenatal Tips for the Third Trimester

You’re tired; you’re hungry and you have a long list of things to do. You and your partner may be short on energy and patience at the end of a long day, especially now that your baby is almost here. Even though there is a lot to do, what is most important is for the two of you to reconnect and feel the warmth of being loved.

Try these techniques to reconnect at the end of the day:

  • Create your own “Hello” routine such as a kiss and saying, “Tell me about your day.”
  • Give each other a 3-minute back rub while talking about the day.
  • Mentally shift gears from work to home by changing from work clothes to casual clothes.
  • Take about 10-15 minutes to adjust to being home before starting dinner; sit down and talk to your partner.
  • Make necessary work phone calls before arriving home and avoid taking time away from your partner.


Learn more about Your Prenatal Baby: Third Trimester from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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