Templates
The New Parent week
A realistic week for a new parent going back to work: two short focus blocks a day, a daily walk with the baby, shared evening duties, meal prep on Sunday and a nap block that is not negotiable.
Mon
- Deep work09:00–10:30
- Walk11:00–11:45
- Deep work13:30–14:30
- Nap15:00–15:45
Tue
- Deep work09:00–10:30
- Walk11:00–11:45
- Deep work13:30–14:30
- Nap15:00–15:45
Wed
- Deep work09:00–10:30
- Walk11:00–11:45
- Deep work13:30–14:30
- Nap15:00–15:45
Thu
- Deep work09:00–10:30
- Walk11:00–11:45
- Deep work13:30–14:30
- Nap15:00–15:45
Fri
- Deep work09:00–10:30
- Walk11:00–11:45
- Deep work13:30–14:30
- Nap15:00–15:45
Sat
- Walk11:00–11:45
- Nap15:00–15:45
Sun
- Meal prep10:00–11:00
- Walk11:00–11:45
- Nap15:00–15:45
The week, day by day
- Monday: 09:00 Deep work (1 h 30 min), 11:00 Walk (45 min), 13:30 Deep work (1 h), 15:00 Nap (45 min)
- Tuesday: 09:00 Deep work (1 h 30 min), 11:00 Walk (45 min), 13:30 Deep work (1 h), 15:00 Nap (45 min)
- Wednesday: 09:00 Deep work (1 h 30 min), 11:00 Walk (45 min), 13:30 Deep work (1 h), 15:00 Nap (45 min)
- Thursday: 09:00 Deep work (1 h 30 min), 11:00 Walk (45 min), 13:30 Deep work (1 h), 15:00 Nap (45 min)
- Friday: 09:00 Deep work (1 h 30 min), 11:00 Walk (45 min), 13:30 Deep work (1 h), 15:00 Nap (45 min)
- Saturday: 11:00 Walk (45 min), 15:00 Nap (45 min)
- Sunday: 10:00 Meal prep (1 h), 11:00 Walk (45 min), 15:00 Nap (45 min)
Why it works
- Short focus blocks fit around naps and childcare.
- A daily walk is fresh air for both of you.
- Rest is planned, not hoped for.
Make it yours
- Share the week with your partner in a shared calendar so night shifts and duties are visible.
- Expect to plan less than before; finish what you plan.
Use it
Open the week builder, paste the line below and adjust the times to your life:
Questions
How do new parents get anything done?
Smaller, protected blocks and a lower total. A plan you finish beats an ambitious one you do not.
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