Moms tackle mountains of housework, cook great dinners, and organize the family calendar with the precision of a surgeon. They do so much for their families. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to acknowledge moms and discuss how we as dads can lighten their load.
Mother’s Day is coming. How can you involve your kids in the day and make sure it’s a memorable one? Here’s a helpful hint: Breakfast in bed is never a bad idea. Let’s talk about some Mother’s Day ideas for your wife, and how we can continue to serve her after the holiday ends.
Why This Matters
Moms are important, and not just on Mother’s Day.
Key Takeaways
- Unequal distribution of the mental load in marriage leads to resentment
- Moms carry an “invisible load”: Episode 47 of the iMOM Podcast breaks this down very well.
Practical Tools for Dads
1. Acknowledge the invisible load moms carry in the home.
2. Step up without being asked, to lighten the load on your wife.
3. Reframe household chores as teamwork. It’s all about partnering with your wife.
4. Teach kids to contribute.
5. Make Mother’s Day and every day meaningful.
Important Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 00:54 | Introduction & Big Question of the Day
00:54 - 02:07 | The Invisible Load of Motherhood
02:07 - 05:11 | Real-Life Examples of Mom’s Hidden Work
05:11 - 06:06 | Jimmy on Relationships Video Clip
06:06 - 09:13 | It's Not About the Spa—It’s About the Mental Load
09:13 - 12:13 | Teaching Kids to Help Lighten the Load
12:13 - 15:03 | Sharing Household Roles Without Being Asked
15:03 - 18:00 | Stop Assuming—Start Participating
18:00 - 22:00 | 5 Ways to Lighten the Load Year-Round
APD Pro Move:
Choose one task that can be taken off your wife’s plate. Do it this week and stick with it.
All Pro Dad Resources:
9 Easy Ideas for a Mother’s Day Plan
What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day
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