Help with Chores
What is an example of expressing a feeling around chores?
May I have share a feeling? I’m feeling overwhelm with the chores.
What is a vulnerable way to ask for help with bedtime that states the problem?
Can I share a problem? I don’t know how to get everyone to bed on time and I don’t know what to do.
What is a clean way to ask for help with the trash?
Can I have help with taking the trash out tonight?
What is a respectful way to ask for direction around the kids having screen time?
May I have some direction on what you want me to do about the kids and screen time?
What is a simple way to express a laundry need?
May I share a need? I need help to keep the laundry running smoothly
How could you express a desire for a clean home and the family's help instead of a complaint?
Can I share a desire? I really want a clean home and would love the whole family to pitch in.
How could you express a feeling and body sensation around bath time without blaming?
Can I share a feeling? I feel overwhelm during bath time and my body feels tense.
How could you express a desire around groceries?
May I share a desire? I would love some help with doing the grocery shopping this weekend.
How could you express multiple negative feelings about video game time?
Can I have help with some feelings? I feel confusion about video game time. I feel fear that they are becoming disconnected and anger of they play too long.
How could you share a feeling about clutter?
Can I share a feeling? When things are left out, I feel anxious
What is a clear way to express a need for help with cooking?
I have a need for more help with the cooking.
What would be a clear needs expression around carpool?
Can I open up about a need? I need help with handling the afternoon carpool.
What is a problem that conveys needing help with dinner prep and doing the carpool
I have a problem. I can’t make dinner on Wednesdays and still drive the carpool.
What is a clean way to ask for a teenager to help takeout the trash?
Can I have some help with the trash being taken out? It would really make a difference for me so that I can cook.
What is a clean problem expression about tidying?
I have a problem. I can tidy during the day, but I can’t keep up by myself
How can you express a problem about needing a night off of cooking without making him the problem?
Can I share a problem? I would love a night off of cooking but I’m not sure of it’s possible.
How might you express a desire for support with the kids doing homework?
May I share a desire? I’d love help in getting the kids to do their homework and for it to feel like a peaceful rather than stressful time.
How could you express a need around dinner clean up support?
May I share a need? I need help with cleanup after dinner
How could you express a need to feel aligned and for reassurance when parenting feels heavy?
Can I open up about some feelings I’m having? Parenting is feeling heavy for me and I feel a need to be aligned and for reassurance that I’m doing a good job
How do you ask for help without directing?
May I have some help with what to do about the ____?
What is a way to share there are too many tasks on your plate and that you can’t keep up?
Babe? I am struggling to complete all of the tasks on my plate. May I have direction?
What is a problem statement about needing homework help that keeps the spotlight off him and expresses a limitation?
Can I share a problem? I can help with homework some days, but I can’t manage it every night and I don’t know what to do
What is a way to share a problem and feeling about the kitchen clean up?
Can I share a problem? When the kitchen is left to me, I feel overwhelm and I don’t know how to get it done and still rest.
What is a way to bring up cheer camp to a husband without leading?
The Little Gym is offering cheer camp and she wants to go. I’d love her to be able to too; however I feel curious to know what you think.
What’s a problem expression around laundry?
I can handle laundry during the week, but I can’t manage weekends alone and I don’t know what to do.