A Mothers’ Work is Never Done: The Fair Division of Labor at Home for Working Parents
Division of labor at home is a trending topic, and rightfully so; more moms than ever are employed today.
Yet, when looking after the family, many mothers do more than their fair share, costing them marital happiness, well-being, and financial security.
Eve Rodsky’s book Fair Play describes this cycle in depth, and Pew Research supports her claims.
The consensus is around the problem — shared frustration, a collective recognition, and re-agitated disbelief that we haven’t come further — but the solution is more complicated.
As a Colorado-based life coach specializing in helping women balance their careers and family life, the how and when of the solution are chief on my mind.
I have some personal experience in the matter, too. I’m a Mom of 3, but also a Geriatric Mom (because I had my kids after 35) and a Twin Mom (or Mother of Multiples, as some identify), giving me…
