Helpful chores may include: Do a load
of laundry, fill or empty the dishwasher, wipe down the counters, clean
out the fridge, stock the fridge with fresh food, take
out the garbage, empty the diaper pail, change the bed sheets, clean
out the litter box, walk the
dog, address thank - you notes, or most fun
of all: Hold the baby while Mom has a
shower or takes a nap.
a. Collecting more information — better understanding his «transition routine» and how long it takes, keeping a journal or list for a week or two with activities and duration preceding and during the transition
out of the house (in this case, it seems to include walking the
dog, taking a
shower, and changing clothes).