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Jul. 1, 2025

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THIS TRACKS
It’s Not Your Imagination — The Invisible Load Of Motherhood Gets Heavier During Summer ([link removed])

We started planning for it in February. We have spreadsheets and camp fliers ([link removed]) , calendars, and costs broken down by each of our five kids, ages 1 to 9. And yet, it still arrived in a flurry and still landed mostly on me, the mom. As someone otherwise very proud of society’s evolution to a more equitable division of the “invisible load ([link removed]) ,” I’ve noticed that it all seems to go out the window when warm weather and summer break ([link removed]) arrive. Why, when I look at the drop-off line for summer camp, is it still
mostly moms?
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This Mom Couldn't Believe Her Daughter Was Attending A 7-Hour Long Birthday Party ([link removed])

"The way I could never."
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This TikTok Makeup Trick Really, Really, Really Works ([link removed])

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TRUTH TIME
‘My Parents Have Gotten Weird In Retirement & I Hate It’ ([link removed])

In the latest Confessions roundup, 15 parents vent about breastfeeding, in-laws, and never-ending laundry.
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LIFE
Summer Break Is Breaking Parents — Here’s One Way To Feel Like Yourself Again ([link removed])

Summer is supposed to be a break — but for a lot of parents, it feels more like a breaking point. The usual routines disappear, the kids are suddenly home all the time, and the pressure to be the “fun parent” (hello, endless activities and snacks) is nonstop. If you’ve been feeling off ([link removed]) — emotionally drained, overstimulated, or just not like yourself — you’re far from alone ([link removed]) . According to BetterHelp’s new State of Stigma report, 63% of parents agree it’s smart to seek therapy even when nothing feels technically “wrong.” But stigma, cost, and time often get in the way. That’s where BetterHelp ([link removed]) comes in. With over 30,000 licensed therapists and flexible virtual sessions you can do from home
(even during naptime), it’s the world’s largest online therapy platform — and a lifeline for overwhelmed parents ([link removed]) who need a little support this summer. No waitlists. No judgment. Just support ([link removed]) when you need it most.
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