In most families, one parent – often the mum – takes on the majority of the invisible labour and mental load that comes with taking care of children.
Boring school admin, managing morning chaos, making sure the kids eat something other than sweets, knowing when they need their PE kit – it’s all a very mundane but necessary part of parenting, although not a part that usually gets recognised or rewarded. But it often seems to be the responsibility of just one parent.
