Plumbline Season 1 Episode 7 - Who Carries the Mental Load?
Who's really keeping family life running? And how much of that work goes unnoticed?
This week, we get into the realities of sharing parenting responsibilities, particularly during school holidays. We talk about the mental load — all the invisible thinking, remembering, planning and organising that happens behind the scenes — and why simply saying “just tell me what you need” isn't always as helpful as it sounds.
We also explore the importance of communication, the balance between work and family life, and whether the everyday things we do for our families should come with an expectation of…
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