mental load of motherhood

These viral comics perfectly capture the mental load of motherhood

Paula Kuka is the artist behind Common Wild and she's in our brains.

Even though I’m exhausted at the end of the day, I can’t fall asleep

I will remind myself to call the babysitter in the morning, buy dish soap, call the dentist, and respond to the work email, all in about 25 seconds. When I should be sleeping.

Dear mothers: We can’t keep pretending this is working for us

It's not simply overwhelming that parenting standards have risen dramatically while support systems have vanished, it's an unfair setup that has mothers thinking their personal inadequacies are to blame for what is actually the fault of a broken system and distortions of reality.

Self-care can’t fix parental burnout, but redefining motherhood can

Parents need help, and we need to take back the definition of what makes a "good" parent.

I learned to manage my anxiety—and it saved my motherhood

Having my baby didn't create new psychological or relationship challenges as much as it amplified ones I had before. The exhaustion and stress of the baby put a spotlight on these and the band-aids I had in place to keep myself together.

A simple—and effective—way to lessen the mental load of motherhood

How to overcome it, mama.

Author Tiffany Dufu’s powerful advice for a generation of stressed-out mothers

A conversation with the author of Drop the Ball: Achieving More By Doing Less.

These comics describe *exactly* what the mental load of motherhood feels like

We SO feel these.

The mental load of parenthood overwhelmed me until I realized—I am enough

I have this simple message to pass along: You aren't an invincible superhero. You are something much more dazzling, tender, terrifying, and awe-inspiring. You are a human doing one of the most human things of all. Taking care of another.

Asking for help is the key to getting *all* the things done, mama

To be a truly great leader in your family, you need to slow down and be purposeful with your time.

3 simple steps to lessen the mental load of motherhood this year

I believe every mother can have a more fulfilling, joyful year.

The relentless exhaustion of motherhood is real—and temporary

Your children are loved, and you’re doing one heck of a job, mama.

The mental load of motherhood was very real this year

2018 is our year, mamas. 2018 looks beautiful—so shiny and bright—full of promise and hope.

You are slaying the mental load of motherhood every single day, mama

Even on the days when it feels like you got "nothing" done.

When the mental load of motherhood feels too heavy, I wish I could empty my brain

What thoughts would you eliminate to ease your mental burden, mamas?

The mental load of motherhood always piles up on Sunday

As the default parent, I am the keeper of the pantry, the schedule and all sports accessories.

The mental load of motherhood can be lighter—really

Yes, the experts say it really is that simple. Here’s where to start...