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Articles on motherhood, anxiety, relationships, and the expectations we live with.
With Dr. Jana Rundle · Clinical Psychologist
When you can't finish a meal while your partner eats uninterrupted, the irritation has context. Start with the needs that keep getting postponed, including food, rest and time off duty.
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If your partner gets time off while you're still on duty, resentment has something to tell you. Look at rest and freedom alongside the chores, then change the arrangement together.
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“Not today” can be a complete answer. Use clear words for visits, advice and your own time, with an alternative only when you want to offer one.
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He does a lot. She’s still carrying it. Both are true, and the research on cognitive labor explains why. A guide for partners.
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The mental load is the invisible work of anticipating, deciding, and tracking everything a family needs. Here is how to explain it to your partner so it actually lands, and how to hand off whole domains instead of tasks.
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Missing your old life doesn't mean you don't love your baby. A perinatal psychologist on matrescence, grieving your pre-baby self, why a new baby stirs up the past, and how to find yourself again.
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