The Mental Load of Parenting: Why It Happens & How to Manage It
80 reviews
While you are reading this, you may also be thinking about the diapers that need reordering, the onesies that need to be upped a size, or the lunches that need to be packed. And that racing, endless, invisible checklist that’s going in the back of your mind? That’s called the mental load. In this class, we dive deep into the mental load, explaining why it happens, how it evolves, and how you and your partner can come together to manage it.
Covered in this class
- What is the mental load & how does it affect us
- Who experiences the mental load & why does it matter
- How to have effective conversations with your partner about the mental load
- How to effectively delegate tasks & share parenting responsibilities
Lessons
Introduction
2:20
Who Experiences the Mental Load & Why?
5:55
Strategies for Managing the Mental Load
10:39
Closing Thoughts
1:25
Meet the instructor
Divya Kumar, LCSW, MSW, PMH-C, is a psychotherapist specializing in perinatal mental health and trauma. She is co-founder of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for Women of Color, a program within Postpartum Support International that increases perinatal support for communities of color. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and two children.
Divya Kumar, LCSW, MSW, PMH-C
Reviews
Kelsey G
Wow I feel like she was speaking right to me. My mind seems more validated now after listening to this. Can’t wait to share it with my other new mommy friends!
Mariah H
Yeah, it’s just so helpful at pinpointing what’s going on and why, but doesn’t leave you there. It’s given such good pointers, conversation starters and validation for why we’ve felt the way we have. I feel seen and heard and encouraged to do the work to get to a better place.
Paige G
Thank you so much for offering these free talks. Even if my partner and I aren't directly struggling with what's being talked about, they gave us a reason to make space and time to sit down together as parents and just talk!
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