Yes, The Invisible Load DOES Get Heavier During Summer

Where are all the dads at camp dropoff?

Jul. 1, 2025 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. 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? 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 LIFE Summer Break Is Breaking Parents — Here's One Way To Feel Like Yourself Again Summer is supposed to be a break — but for a lot of parents, it feels more like a breaking point. The usual routines disappear, the kids are suddenly home all the time, and the pressure to be the "fun parent" (hello, endless activities and snacks) is nonstop. If you've been feeling off — emotionally drained, overstimulated, or just not like yourself — you're far from alone. According to BetterHelp's new State of Stigma report, 63% of parents agree it's smart to seek therapy even when nothing feels technically "wrong." But stigma, cost, and time often get in the way. That's where BetterHelp comes in. With over 30,000 licensed therapists and flexible virtual sessions you can do from home (even during naptime), it's the world's largest online therapy platform — and a lifeline for overwhelmed parents who need a little support this summer. No waitlists. No judgment. Just support when you need it most. 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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