Description
Help expectant parents strengthen their relationship before baby arrives with this engaging, research-based “Baby-Proofing Your Relationship: Plan a Date Night” activity. Perfect for antenatal educators, childbirth instructors, doulas, midwives, relationship counsellors, and parent educators.
This printable resource explores how becoming parents can impact a couple’s connection — and guides them to create a realistic, personal “date night plan” to stay connected through early parenthood.
Designed for both group sessions and 1:1 work, this activity is meaningful, discussion-friendly, and easy to facilitate.
What’s Included
- Full Teacher Facilitation Guide (clear instructions, timing suggestions, discussion prompts, inclusivity tips)
- 4 Research & Reflection Sheets featuring:
- “Our Date Night Plan” printable sheet for couples
- Printer-friendly black & white design with clean, professional layout
- Includes both A4 (British English) and US Letter (American English) versions
You’ll also need:
one envelope and a pen for each couple so they can seal their completed Date Night Plan to take home.
Perfect For
- Antenatal and prenatal classes
- Parenting workshops
- Relationship and wellbeing sessions
- Midwives, doulas, and family educators
- Online or in-person learning environments
Print & Go
- No prep required
- Print in black & white or greyscale
- Optional colour image of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs included for display or discussion
- Just add pens and envelopes for a simple, interactive session
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Understand how becoming parents can affect their relationship
- Identify personal needs and possible challenges
- Explore emotional support and communication strategies
- Create a realistic plan for maintaining connection post-baby
Encouraging, evidence-based, and easy to deliver — this activity helps parents-to-be prepare for not just the birth of their baby, but the next chapter in their relationship.
