Author: yalaina.linford

We Don’t Need to Keep Reminding Women That Motherhood Is Hard

I believe that two problems stem from this cultural narrative about the incompatibility of parenting with personal wellness, flexibility, and adaptability. First, the stated (or implied) message that mothers cannot be expected to manage their daily tasks with children by their side sends deflating, disempowering messaging about women’s capability. And second, this narrative worsens our society’s tendency to be inhospitable to children and families.

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