How Not to be the Lazy Husband

Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Ross, Christian Scherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.

Today we welcome the world renowned Dr. Joshua Coleman. Dr. Coleman is a psychologist in private practice and Senior Fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families. He has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, and more. He has been a frequent guest on the Today Show and NPR and has been featured on Sesame Street, 20/20, and Good Morning America.

Dr. Coleman is the author of The Lazy Husband. He understands the challenges husbands face as we try to be supportive spouses. In this episode Dr. Coleman shares why husbands are often unfairly and unknowingly seen as lazy around the home and as caregivers and how to break through the common barriers that stand in the way of working with your spouse to manage the home as a team.

Show Notes

0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:00 What inspired Dr. Coleman to focus on the topic of men's involvement in parenting and housework. 
0:03:16 Dr. Coleman elaborates on the challenges couples face when it comes to achieving a balance in parenting and household responsibilities, specifically addressing men's roles.
0:11:09 Common misconceptions or stereotypes identified in research that contribute to the perception of husbands as "lazy" in terms of parenting and housework.
0:14:30 Practical tips that couples can implement to help husbands feel more involved as parents and in the home.
0:17:19 How the concept of emotional labor plays a role in the division of responsibilities, and what can couples do to address and distribute it more equitably.
0:23:22 The importance of creating a supportive environment for men to take on more responsibilities and the role of mutual respect in achieving this balance.
0:29:10 How couples can navigate potential resistance or reluctance from women when it comes to allowing husbands to do household chores their own way. 
0:33:05 Where listeners can go to learn more about your work and purchase your books. 
0:33:53 One piece of simple and actionable advice you want our listeners to walk away knowing from today’s episode. 

Learn more about Dr. Joshua Coleman: https://www.drjoshuacoleman.com/ 
Learn more about Modern Husbands: https://www.modernhusbands.com/ 

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