In this episode, I’m discussing a critical yet often overlooked issue: how to fairly divide household chores and childcare. We’ll explore strategies for both partners to share financial responsibilities and maintain their careers, without being boxed in by traditional gender roles.

As wives, mothers, career women, and more - we juggle countless responsibilities every day. With demands pulling us in every direction, having a partner who actively shares the load at home can make a world of difference.

But what if outdated gender stereotypes are making it difficult for us to get the support we need? How do we challenge the societal norms that label housework and childcare as "women's work"?

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the mountain of household tasks, or frustrated by unequal distribution of responsibilities, this episode is for you. Discover why sharing the load improves mental health, strengthens relationships, and enhances overall well-being. Plus, get actionable tips on how to start a conversation with your partner about dividing chores more evenly.

And I reveal my personal kryptonite when it comes to managing my household! 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Dividing household chores and familial responsibilities based on gender is an outdated concept. There’s no such thing as “women work.”

• Why it’s so hard to break free from the traditional gender roles assigned to tasks like cooking, cleaning, laundry, and childcare. 

• How unpaid caregiving affects women's long-term economic well-being. The stats might surprise you.

• Simple, effective strategies to create a more balanced and supportive household dynamic with your partner. And the many benefits it provides!

Resources & Links:

• The study, Gendered Identities: Women and Household Work from the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law libraries provided a lot of information and will make an appearance in a future episode, so stay tuned.

• Gallup Poll on roles of men and women in U.S. households

• Unpaid caregiving impacts women’s economic well-being long after the caregiving stops

• This New York Times article dives into why millennial men are not as involved in the home as they thought they would be

• Tools to Help: Apps like Nipto, Chap, and Tody can help you manage household chores and track responsibilities

Connect with Christine:

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• Check out my website

More about Momming as a Millennial podcast: 

Welcome to Momming as a Millennial, the podcast where we dive into the challenges and triumphs of being a millennial mom in today’s dynamic world. Join your host, Christine Giarrizzo, on this candid journey as we navigate the complexities of motherhood, from tackling outdated stereotypes, to embracing our individual parenting styles.

In each episode, we explore the intersection of tradition and modern parenting. We’ll look at unsolicited advice and internet noise, as well as gender roles and expectations handed down by our parents and grandparents, in order to find what resonates with our true, authentic selves.

Tune in for honest conversations, genuine stories, expert insights, and a supportive community that understands the unique circumstance of navigating parenthood as a millennial. Together we’ll rewrite the narrative, challenge societal norms, and celebrate the diverse voices that make up our generation.

Let’s redefine what it means to be a mama in the millennial era.

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