Resource Recommendations for New Parents

Apps

Books

Podcasts

Logistical Resources

  1. Family Whiteboard Calendar
    A large, customizable whiteboard designed to keep track of family activities, appointments, and responsibilities. Perfect for visualizing schedules and reducing last-minute surprises.

  2. Google Calendar with Shared Access
    Create and share a calendar with your partner to easily sync schedules, set reminders, and assign responsibilities. Accessible across devices for real-time updates.

  3. Magnetic Meal Planning Board
    A refrigerator-mounted board that allows families to plan weekly meals. Reduces decision fatigue and encourages shared meal prep responsibilities.

  4. Amazon Alexa/Google Home
    Use smart assistants to set reminders, create grocery lists, or manage timers for shared tasks like bedtime routines or family check-ins.

  5. Trello (Family Version)
    A flexible project management tool that can be adapted for families to organize tasks, chores, and long-term goals like vacations or home projects

Free Downloads

  1. 50 At-Home date ideas for new parents

  2. 7 Day SPARK relationship challenge (Email daily for 7 days with connection tasks)

  3. Body Image After Baby Journal Pages

  4. Creating a Job Description for a Stay-at-home Parent Template

  5. Improving Communication as Parents and Partners (Recorded Workshop)

  6. Streamlining Your Home for Less Overwhelm Template

FOR DADS

  1. Postpartum Support International Weekly Dad Call

  2. Fred Van Riper: Fair Play Facilitator and Men’s Growth and Relationship Coach

Chelsea Skaggs

Postpartum advocate and coach committed to kicking the pressure to be Pinterest Perfect and helping new moms find their voice and confidence. 

https://postpartumtogether.com
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