51: Engaging kids in household management with Lori Sugarman-Li

You’re not imagining it; your “second shift” at home is real.

Let’s talk about the invisible workload that’s draining working moms… and how to finally share the load. 🙃

Inside this powerful episode of The Life Management System, I sit down with author, speaker, and household labor advocate Lori Sugarman-Li to unpack the emotional, logistical, and energy cost of running a home while also running a career.

If you've ever thought:

“I’m the default parent for everything.”

“No one else even notices what I do to keep this house running.”

“I feel like I have two full-time jobs, and only one of them pays…”

…then this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

🎧 Inside Episode 51, we’re digging into:

🧠 Why most of the work working moms do at home goes unseen, and unappreciated

📊 The real cost (emotional + financial) of unpaid labor, and why it needs a seat at the table

💬 How to talk with your partner about the invisible workload without spiraling into resentment

🛠 Practical ways to start shifting responsibility so everyone in the house carries the load

📚 The story behind Lori’s book Our Home, and how it helps kids (and grownups) recognize and value home labor

🚨 The identity crisis many women face when stepping back from paid work and why the problem isn’t you

This episode isn’t just validation, it’s a nudge toward redistributing the work that’s been resting silently on your shoulders for years.

🔗 Resources & Links:

📘 Our Home by Lori Sugarman-Li

📲 Follow Lori on Instagram @ourhomeourpride💼 Connect with Lori on LinkedIn

📲 Follow me on Instagram @workingmomsmovement

📩 Need help resetting the division of labor at home? Email me about coaching: [e-mail]

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You’re not alone in carrying the mental load…

But you don’t have to carry it all anymore. 💫

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