The Mental Load: Why Mums Are Tired
MumzNaming the invisible work — and how to share it.
Yasmine FawzyPaediatric Sleep Consultant
March 20, 20267 min read
The mental load is the management layer of family life — and it is usually invisible.
Make it visible
Write down every recurring task: birthdays, school forms, haircuts, groceries, dentist appointments. Share the list, not just the tasks. Awareness is half the solution.
You are not "bad at relaxing". You are overworked.
