Tag: mental load
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This Comic Highlights the Most Draining Aspect of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting This Comic Highlights the Most Draining Aspect of Motherhood by Sarah Thompson Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 Originally Published: June 1, 2017 A comic by French artist Jane Doe has gone viral for its poignant portrayal of the “mental load” that many mothers bear in their households. Her comic, “You Should’ve…
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Why Moms Can’t Seem to Catch a Nap (Unlike Dads)
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is an exhausting journey, and the mental load that comes with it is undeniably real. Even when we manage to cross off a thousand tasks from our to-do lists, there’s an endless mental checklist that loops in our minds, making relaxation feel like an impossible dream. One mother, Sarah Johnson, captured…
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Mom’s Mental Load: The Most Exhausting Part of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast The intricacies of motherhood are often challenging to articulate, especially to those who haven’t experienced it themselves. The daily mental checklist of tasks and responsibilities required to keep a family and household running smoothly can be overwhelming. Mom blogger Jenna Miller recently expressed these sentiments on her Facebook page, sharing a heartfelt…
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I’m Not Relying on My Partner to Alleviate My Mental Burden
Get Pregnant Fast I recently discovered that our lawn had become a wild jungle, unkempt and overgrown. I could practically hear the lions lurking in the tall grass, ready to pounce on unsuspecting squirrels. My partner, Alex, mentioned he’s been trying to find time to mow it for weeks, while I remained blissfully unaware that…
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The Mental Load of Motherhood: An Ever-Present Burden
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, I often find myself carrying an invisible weight that seems to follow me everywhere. This past weekend, I attended a work retreat, leaving my husband to manage our busy household and our three children for two and a half days. Despite his ability to handle things, the reality is…
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What Moms Really Mean When They Say “I’m Tired”
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jenna M. Collins Updated: Oct. 21, 2019 Originally Published: Oct. 7, 2017 She appeared utterly exhausted. Bone-weary. Overwhelmed, frazzled, but above all, tired. Naturally, she was. With four kids all under the age of ten, including a wailing newborn in her arms, her trip to the grocery store was a…
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Parenting a Child with a Disability: A Full-Time Commitment
Get Pregnant Fast The realization of the immense responsibilities I shoulder as a parent struck me hard when I heard someone say, “…but Jenna, you don’t work.” The tone and implication behind those words left me momentarily speechless. As I reflected on the past few years since my child’s diagnosis, I was overwhelmed by the…
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I Sometimes Wish I Didn’t Feel So Essential
Get Pregnant Fast Last weekend, I ventured out of town for three days and four nights, leaving my two young children behind. As I prepared, I felt a mix of excitement and anxiety. I was thrilled to pack my bag with my favorite outfits and beauty products, looking forward to an eight-hour flight where I…
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To the Partner of a Stay-at-Home Parent: 4 Essential Realities to Grasp
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating family life as the partner of a stay-at-home parent (SAHP) can be challenging. You might find yourself juggling work commitments and family responsibilities, striving to achieve a harmonious balance. The outdated notion of a partner coming home from work and relinquishing all childcare duties to their spouse is thankfully a thing…
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Moms Face an Overwhelming Number of Decisions, and It’s Draining
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a beautiful journey, but it’s undeniably exhausting. We’re all aware of the challenges—endless sleepless nights, the chaos of toddler tantrums, managing school schedules, and navigating complex social dynamics with older kids. However, there’s a significant aspect of parental fatigue that often goes unnoticed: decision fatigue. This psychological phenomenon is exactly…