Episode 188: The Mental Load Is a Whole Family Problem But One You Can Solve with Samantha Kelly

In this episode of The Balance Parent Podcast, we will dive into mental load and how this is a whole family issue. To guide us through this insightful conversation, we have Samantha Kelly, a therapist turned feminist coach for mothers, helping them beat burnout and involve the whole family in managing the home. 

Here are the topics we tackled in the episode: 

• Explore couples navigating change, responsibilities, and gender norms without “nagging”

• How families navigate challenges when one partner experiences pushback

• Teaching children mental load and responsibilities

• Managing children's reminders for tasks and teaching them responsibility without constant reminders

• Balance between caring for children and fostering their independence

• Balancing children's chores, belonging, and contribution without feeling like servants

• Dealing with children’s resistance to chores and responsibility with compassion and respect

I hope that this episode resonated with you and you learned from Samantha just as much as I have learned from her. You can follow her on Instagram @samkelly_world

Resources:

• Free Guide: How Do I Teach My Kids to Start Noticing at Home

• Little Cycle-Breakers Audio Course Waitlist