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Share the (Mental) Load: How to Divide School Responsibilities with your Partner

Share the (Mental) Load: How to Divide School Responsibilities with your Partner

TLDR; The permission slips, the spirit week themes, the endless emails—if you're drowning in school-related tasks, you're not alone. Here's how to share the load without losing your mind.

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The School Mental Load Is Real (And It's Heavy)Why One Parent Becomes the Default School ManagerThe Real Cost of Doing It AllPractical Strategies to Share the Load1. The Great School Task Audit2. Divide and Conquer by Category3. Create a Central Command Center4. Establish Email Rules5. The Sunday Night Strategy Session6. Automate What You Can7. Lower Your Standards (Just a Little)When Your Partner ResistsThe Bottom LineSources
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