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Emotional labor

Emotional labor is the work of recognizing, discussing, and managing caregivers' emotional needs during early parenthood.

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Sharing baby care responsibilities

Sharing baby care responsibilities

Define responsibility broadly Parents often begin by dividing obvious tasks such as diaper changes or bottles, while overlooking the cognitive work surrounding them. Someone must notice that diapers are running low, remember the next immunization appointment, track a feeding concern, wash pump equipment, restock formula if used, launder sleep sacks, and decide whether a change […]