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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Apr 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into the division of household labor—why it's often unbalanced, and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here.
Why does it feel like I do all the work around here? Why can't my partner take on a little more? Why does a dad get to go on Good Morning America for DOING HIS DAUGHTER'S HAIR TWICE A WEEK??
There is evidence that having kids reduces marital harmony. And for a woman, the birth of a child often means taking on a second shift while her partner's routine may barely be interrupted. So how can we find labor divisions that work for everyone?
In this episode, Margaret and Amy discuss:

What the science says about relationships post-children

Signs that a partnership is operating unsustainably

Tips for how to start the conversation about dividing up parenting responsibilities


Here are links to some of the resources we mention:

The Infamous "Husband Crimes" episode

What Happens to a Marriage After Having Children?

Fighting Constantly After Baby? Read This.

9 Signs That a Relationship Just Can't Be Saved

And a bonus from the Husband Crimes archives: Kurt Vonnegut's attempt at gender equity



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Released:
Apr 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hosted by funny moms Margaret Ables (Nick Mom) and Amy Wilson (When Did I Get Like This?), “What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood” is a comedy podcast solving today’s parenting dilemmas so you don’t have to. We’re both moms of three, dealing with the same hassles as any parent, albeit with slightly differing styles. Margaret is laid-back to the max; Amy never met an expert or a list she didn't like. In each episode, we discuss a parenting issue from multiple perspectives and the accompanying expert advice that may or may not back us up. We talk about it, laugh about it, call out each other’s nonsense, and then we come up with concrete solutions. Join us as we laugh in the face of motherhood! Winner of the 2018 Mom 2.0 Iris Award for Best Podcast, the 2017 Podcast Awards People’s Choice for Best Family and Parenting Podcast, and finalist for the 2019 Romper's Parent's Choice Award. whatfreshhellpodcast.com