Once a week, my husband and I each take a night off from parenting. It makes us better partners and parents.

My husband and I (not pictured) each enjoy kid-free nights to decompress while the other takes over parenting and household duties.

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• My husband and I take full nights off to recharge and enjoy some kid-free time.
• The parent who isn't on gets to skip dinner prep and bedtime routines, whether they are home or not.
• These breaks have improved our personal wellbeing and strengthened our family's relationships.

Parenting, especially in a neurodiverse family, can be all-consuming.