Holly McBride / TikTok Default parents often face feelings of exhaustion, anxiety, and burnout. So, when we feel unappreciated by our families, we tend to… lose our shit! To be the sole person making sure the household runs well and efficiently only to feel totally taken for granted by our spouses can lead to big...
mamastipsandtricks / TikTok The hard truth is that most moms are the default parent in their family unit. The parent that the kids come to ask for snacks, homework help, and rides to a friend’s house. They’re also the ones planning, organizing, and making sure the entire household runs smoothly. Need something? Ask mom. Mom...
Dimensions/E+/Getty Images When I met my now ex-husband in in my early 20s, I wanted him to be my best friend. I wanted a partner to do everything with me, to be everything for me — a confidant, a sounding board for business ideas, and an antiquing buddy. I thought (naively) that that’s what a...
LordHenriVoton/E+/Getty Images When my ex and I separated 10 years ago, we were very clear about one thing: our kids would come first. They’d come before our feelings about each other, new partners, and any hurt, sadness, or mourning we had. It was important that our kids didn’t get caught in the crossfire of our...