Speaker, Author & Psychologist

Dr. Coleman,
I am the mother of two young girls. My husband and I both have full time jobs but he can pretty much dictate his schedule both during the day and especially his side jobs. I, on the other hand, have to work 8:30-5:00. I’m tired. I take the girls to my mom’s before work. I go to work all day and then I pick them up to go home. I usually have to feed, diaper, etc the girls in the evening. In other words, I never really get much of a break to sit and unwind.
Now if I ask their dad, he’ll help for a little while and feed the girls. He WILL usually make dinner ( that’s a plus). But he doesn’t help enough with the girls. Then on top of everything, when he is feeding them, he’s usually watcing tv so intensely that I don’t really want to leave them alone ( mind you I have left the girls with their dad on some occasions and they’ve been ok. It’s just that he seems so lax when he’s with them, it worries me… I still don’t really rest or I’m rushing to get back home.) He’ll help if I ask but not unless I ask. Some days I’m soo tired I could cry. What do you suggest. I’m getting tired of being tired, you know?? 
Sincerely, Read More »