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Parental sleep deprivation is real—and it has consequences

Dear husband: I know we're both exhausted from working all day

This is the year I take better care of myself

I am Santa Claus, the elves and Christmas magic ✨

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The ‘mental load’ falls squarely on mothers' shoulders—and it’s making us very tired

Dear husband, you’re working hard, too—I see you

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Parental sleep deprivation is real—and it has consequences

Dear husband: I know we're both exhausted from working all day

This is the year I take better care of myself

I wanted to be the mom that gave 110% on everything—but that left nothing for me

I am Santa Claus, the elves and Christmas magic ✨

True life: I wake up feeling exhausted every day

My baby doesn’t sleep through the night—please stop asking me if he does

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The ‘mental load’ falls squarely on mothers' shoulders—and it’s making us very tired

Dear husband, you’re working hard, too—I see you

I can’t do it all, and no one expects me to—except myself