Ever catch yourself (or your partner) joking about being “Mr. Mom” after handling a school drop-off or bedtime solo? Sometimes, it’s not just lighthearted—it’s a dig. This week, I’m unpacking the real weight behind those comments, how they reflect deeper assumptions about who carries the load in parenting, and the kind of example we're setting for our kids. Who Does What? Rethinking Parenting Roles and the Invisible Divide This morning was chaos. Our toddler was in full defiance mode, refusing shoes, breakfast, and everything in between. Our one-year-old was testing how loud he could cry before we’d drop everything and scoop him up.

Massachusetts updates custody laws, changing visitation terminology to parenting time.