Moms long for time alone, but research suggests an unfair division of labour means they seldom get it

A new U.S. report highlighting how little time some moms get to themselves is providing a snapshot of the pressures faced by mothers, who research suggests tend to have higher levels of responsibility and expectations compared to fathers, especially when it comes to the often invisible mental load of planning.

Moms long for time alone, but research suggests an unfair division of labour means they seldom get it
Two women push strollers down a boardwalk

A new U.S. report highlighting how little time some moms get to themselves is providing a snapshot of the pressures faced by mothers, who research suggests tend to have higher levels of responsibility and expectations compared to fathers, especially when it comes to the often invisible mental load of planning.