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How motherhood has changed 2017 vs today.
"I am in charge of carrying the mental load simply because I am home more often with them."
Moms under 30 are 3 times less likely than older moms to support key federal policies, Motherly’s 2024 State of Motherhood survey found. But I’m not surprised.
You’re not imagining it. A 2023 Pew Research study found that 70% of people believe that being a mother today is more demanding than it was just a few decades ago.
"He's my son and I'm proud of him. Hopefully I won't be the last member to babywear on the floor or to babywear and vote."
When the mental load of motherhood is getting heavy, it's okay to ask for help.
As moms, we’re often told how important it is to take good care of ourselves through eating, exercising, and getting enough sleep. But some of the biggest forces that determine our health are out of our control.
“No wonder so many women are stay at home moms in America.”
While I’m not debating that the deck is stacked against us, I do think it’s possible to change it.
In this year's State of Motherhood survey, SAHMs reported higher levels of burnout than their working counterparts.