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.
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.
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.
