Tag: mental load
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The Truth Behind Moms’ Constant Busyness and Exhaustion
Get Pregnant Fast Last weekend, I unexpectedly found myself with a few hours of solitude. My youngest daughter was at a friend’s house for a sleepover, my older daughter was out for dinner with her pals, and my husband had gone to the gym. You’d think having the house to myself would be a dream…
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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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How Much Communication Can One Mom Juggle?
Get Pregnant Fast A notification from the pharmacy about my prescription being ready. A ping from the school reminding me of an upcoming fundraiser at a local restaurant. An email alerting me that my youngest’s lunch account is down to $1.50. A reminder for my daughter’s next dental appointment. A text from my partner asking…
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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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It’s 2023: Why Working Moms Still Shoulder the Mental Burden of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, women are increasingly becoming equal earners alongside their male partners. Many even take on the role of primary financial providers for their families. So, why do working mothers still carry the majority of the mental burden when it comes to household and family obligations in 2023? Recent research by…
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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…