# The New Parent week

URL: https://gocutline.com/templates/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.

## 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](https://gocutline.com/shared-calendars/) so night shifts and duties are visible.
- Expect to plan less than before; finish what you plan.

## Use it
Open the [week builder](https://gocutline.com/#try), paste the line below and adjust the times to your life:

> Deep work 1.5h every weekday at 9, deep work 1h every weekday at 13:30, walk 45 min daily at 11, meal prep 1h Sun at 10, nap 45 min daily at 15

The week: Deep work 1.5h every weekday at 9, deep work 1h every weekday at 13:30, walk 45 min daily at 11, meal prep 1h Sun at 10, nap 45 min daily at 15

## 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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Cutline: Cutline is a weekly calendar and planner that turns time blocks into XP, levels and streaks. You plan your week in blocks, tick each one off when it is done, and see your progress on a social feed (the Floor) and a weekly leaderboard (the Arena). Planning and budgeting are free; paid plans add a badge, posting, messaging, shared calendars and lower selling fees, from $9 a month. Pro is free to try for 7 days.
Facts: https://gocutline.com/facts/ · Updated 2026-10-23