What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother's Day

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 resentmentMoms 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 Mother’s Day an We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox. This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store. Get great content for moms at iMOM.com