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Couples Keep Relationships Strong When Each Realizes All the Other is Doing

Last Updated: September 14, 2009

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Parenting Tips for Your 37-38 Month Old Child

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When stress is high, couples begin noticing and comparing the amount of work that they are doing with what they think their partner is doing. This is dangerous because you are well aware of all that you are doing, but it is hard to see everything that your partner is doing. The things you do may seem more difficult and important than those your partner does.

Talk about it; start with:

  • My favorite household job is…
  • I really do not like having to…
  • It is hard for me to sit and relax when I see…
  • A task we could cut back on is…

If you find yourself keeping score, try to remind yourself of all the things your partner does. What is fair is not always equal. The score is likely to even out over time.


Learn more about Your Child: 37-38 Months 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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