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Meal Planning & Shopping

How ‘Taco Tuesday’ helped my mental load

Moms need a strategy to eliminate the mental load associated with getting food on the table.

Health & Wellness

New research proves it: Dads get more ‘me time’ than moms

As much as 9 hours more per week.

Life

Mothers can no longer be the ones who do it all

We are the ones who carry the load, who sacrifice, who power through. And it is having a huge impact.

Life

8 ways mamas can stop doomscrolling and feel better, fast

We're telling you this with love, mama: Put down your phone. Please.

Life

This is my secret weapon for dealing with mom rage

Sometimes we scream because we don't feel heard. Sometimes we scream because the stress inside feels like it has to come out. Sometimes we scream because the physical demands of motherhood are so heavy that we have to moan and find a way to give voice to the struggle.

Life

Moms need more energy than ever right now—here’s where to get it

And for once, coffee is not involved. :coffee:

Parenting

Brene Brown’s simple advice for parenting when you feel like there’s nothing left to give

It's called a "family gap plan" and it's pretty genius.

Life

Here’s how I’m taking care of myself this year

By caring for myself I will be a better mama, a more loving wife and a happier human.

Life

These viral comics perfectly capture the mental load of motherhood

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

Life

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.

Life

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

We SO feel these.

Life

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.