Yes, The Invisible Load DOES Get Heavier During Summer

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May. 29, 2024 Freemixer/Getty Images THIS TRACKS It's Not Your Imagination — The Invisible Load Of Motherhood Gets Heavier During Summer "We started planning for it in February," writes Alexandra Frost. "We have spreadsheets and camp fliers, calendars, and costs broken down by each of our five kids, ages 1 to 9. And yet, it still arrived in a flurry and still landed mostly on me, the mom. As someone otherwise very proud of society's evolution to a more equitable division of the 'invisible load,' I've noticed that it all seems to go out the window when warm weather and summer break arrive. Why, when I look at the drop-off line for summer camp, is it still mostly moms?" It's a great question, and honestly, the piece will at least help you feel less alone, if you find yourself in this situation. — Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor Read More ⮕ Latest PARTY ON This Mom Couldn't Believe Her Daughter Was Attending A 7-Hour Long Birthday Party "The way I could never." Read More. TRY IT! This TikTok Makeup Trick Really, Really, Really Works "I was blown away." Read More. Scary Mommy/Getty Images TRUTH TIME 'My Parents Have Gotten Weird In Retirement & I Hate It' In the latest Confessions roundup, 15 parents vent about breastfeeding, in-laws, and never-ending laundry. Read More. Featured INTERESTING 🤔 I Keep Hearing About A Therapy Called Brainspotting. Is It Legit Or Bogus? "If you're someone who suffers from anxiety, panic attacks, depression, phobias, and trauma, recent headlines and social media videos about 'brainspotting' have probably piqued your interest," writes Brianne Hogan. So what is it, and how does it work? She did some digging. Read More ⮕ What We're Reading ⮕ Yet Another Classic Teen Experience Is Dying. I Hate the Reason Why. ⮕ Can I Use Spray Sunscreen On My Kids, Or Must I Keep Packing Three SPFs? ⮕ I Said I Wanted To Be A Grandmother. Now I'm Backing Out.

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