Family Management Skill

Family Context

Ashley (Partner)

• Relationship status: Complex, ongoing work
• Communication style: [Update based on patterns]
• Key needs: [Update based on conversations]
• See: Context/People/Ashley.md

Sullivan (Child)

• Age: 9 months
• Development stage: [Update regularly]
• Schedule: [Nap times, feeding, etc.]
• See: Context/People/Sullivan.md

Blended Family

• Previous relationships create complexity
• High-risk pregnancy history
• Navigate with sensitivity

Workflow Routing

• Sullivan tracking → Workflows/SullivanLog.md
• Relationship check-ins → Workflows/RelationshipCheck.md
• Family planning → Workflows/FamilyPlanning.md

Key Principles

1. Presence over productivity – Family time is not interruptible
2. Communicate proactively – Don’t let work bleed into family promises
3. Track commitments – Promises to family go in State/Commitments.md
4. Quality time – Small moments matter

Relationship Maintenance

Ashley Check-ins

• How are we doing? (regular pulse check)
• What do you need from me?
• What’s weighing on you?
• Celebrate small wins together

Sullivan Time

• Be present, not just present
• Track milestones
• Share moments with Ashley
• Protect bedtime routine

Warning Signs

• Working during family time
• Forgetting commitments to Ashley
• Missing Sullivan milestones
• Relationship conversations avoided

Integration with Work

• Block family time on calendar
• No client calls during [protected hours]
• Communicate work demands early
• Ask for help when overwhelmed