are you in your peak husband hating era?
As a couple, why do we wait for things to be unmanageable before we seek help? What if we could use therapy or coaching to help us navigate the squeeze of parenthood proactively before having to put the fire out
is Christmas Mum’s Domain?
Is Christmas held by mum’s because we want it or because we are holding all the mental load? Here’s how to start sharing the christmas mental load.
Let’s Talk Maternal Gatekeeping.(to the Woman Who’s Tired of Being Told to “Do Better”)
Let’s talk about maternal gatekeeping. It’s not about weaponised incompetence, or another thing women are doing wrong. It’s what happens as a result of society telling that women are mother’s and father’s are providers. If we want to parent equally, we need to understand how we’re influenced by societal beliefs and assumptions.
The Invisible Workload: 5 Ways to Share the Cognitive Labour
Cognitive labour is the mental heartbeat of family life.
The more we talk about it, the more visible it becomes — and the easier it is to share.
🎧 Listen to the full conversation with Dr. Allison Daminger on Equal-ish
The Invisible Pressures of Motherhood
When we asked psychologist and author Dr. Molly Millwood what the biggest relationship challenge is for couples becoming parents, her answer was simple: resentment. This is one of the many weights mother’s today carry.
“I Give You Permission to Fail” — the Key to Equality at Home
Parenting and partnership aren’t easy — and sometimes we make them harder by expecting ourselves (and each other) to get it perfectly right.
That’s why Zach Watson’s advice on our latest Equal-ish episode stopped us in our tracks:
👉 “I give you permission to fail.”
The Truth About Equal Parenting: 5 Game-Changing Conversations Every Couple Must Have
Becoming parents is one of the most life-altering experiences for couples. But here’s the problem: Most couples never actually talk about how they’ll share the responsibilities before their baby arrives. As a result, traditional gender roles quietly take over, leaving moms carrying the mental load and dads missing out on early bonding.
The impact isn’t just at home, it extends into the workplace, creating financial disparity and widening the gender pay gap. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Let’s explore the five key conversations every couple should have before their baby arrives (or as soon as possible afterward) to create a more equal, balanced, and fulfilling parenting experience.
An open letter to expectant and new parents
Ready to grow your family and strengthen your bond as a couple? Parenthood is a beautiful journey, and with the right preparation, you can enter this new chapter feeling more connected, confident, and ready for the changes ahead
The mental load. A silent relationship killer
Do you ever feel like you and your partner are just two ships passing in the night, buried under a mountain of chores, childcare duties, and life admin? You're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, many couples find themselves drowning in the 'mental load' - that invisible burden of household management that often falls disproportionately on one partner. But what if I told you there's a simple, 30-minute weekly ritual that could transform your relationship from surviving to thriving?
Enter the weekly relationship meeting - a game-changer for couples struggling to stay connected and share responsibilities equitably. It's not just another item on your to-do list; it's a lifeline for your partnership. Whether you're both juggling careers or navigating the complexities of a single-income household, this practice could be the key to rekindling your connection, fairly distributing tasks, and building a stronger, more resilient relationship.
Love isn’t enough. What else does your relationship need to survive parenthood?
How to talk about intimacy now you’re a parent
The magic, beauty, and simplicity of connection
How to rekindle the emotional intimacy with your partner through small moments of connection.
Reclaim your weekend. Top tips for fitting it all in.
Weekends with kids are stressful. It is possible to enjoy them and get time for yourself too.
Don’t forget you’re a partnership. Top tips for dual-career parents
Did you know there’s more than one way to have two careers as working parents? This article can help open up new ideas for how you to achieve a dual-career partnership.
The conversations to empower your parenting partnership
Sometimes it can feel like you’re closest team is working against, rather than in support of each other. These conversations will help feel you more connected and together again.
Reduce conflict in your relationship with these simple steps
Life with young children can be stressful. These tips can help reduce the tension and conflict with your partner to feel more of a partnership again.
Managing the juggle starts with a strong parental partnership. How to share the mental load.
How to share the mental load of parenthood and careers by starting with a strong parental partnership.