By Jessica Humphries — 2021
We explore what other cultures can teach us about raising well-rounded human beings.
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'They still hold the mental burden of the household even if others share in the physical work and this mental burden can take a toll,' says report's author.
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The household tasks taken over by most moms—including the often invisible emotional work—have increased exponentially.
When it comes to household responsibilities, women perform far more cognitive and emotional labour than men. Why is this, and is there anything we can do about it?
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Emotional labor is the invisible work in families, disproportionately by moms.
Worldwide, mothers are overworked, underpaid, often lonely and made to feel guilty about everything from epidurals to bottle feeding. Fixing this is the unfinished work of feminism.
The transition from actively parenting children to a quieter life without children in the home can be difficult for any dedicated parent. For single parents, the transition may prove especially challenging.
We’ve finally started to talk about the mental health challenges that come along with raising children as a full-time job. But is it enough to help moms with the gargantuan challenges triggered by the pandemic?
There’s a stigma around being a stay-at-home mom, and society doesn’t talk about the loneliness, isolation, and loss of identity that sometimes accompanies this choice. Here’s what you need to know about stay-at-home mom depression.
I’m afraid to need friendship, but it doesn’t change the fact that I do.
Without adequate social support, many new moms struggle to feel happy.