Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time
by Brigid Schulte · Brigid Schulte
Journalist Brigid Schulte's investigation of time pressure on working parents, drawing on time-use research, neuroscience and workplace policy studies. Explains why leisure has shrunk, how gender roles shape the mental load, and which workplace and family changes help restore time.
This link may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
More resources on Work-Life Balance for Parents
zerotothree.org
Zero to Three is a nonprofit focused on early childhood development for babies and toddlers, offering research-based information and practical resources for parents and professionals. The site features articles, toolkits, trainings, and policy resources on infant/toddler brain development, parenting strategies, and child mental health.
Work-Life Balance for Parents
Coursera course: Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby
parents.com
Parents.com is a family-focused resource offering expert parenting guidance, practical tips, and real-life stories about family life and caregiving. It covers child development, routines, relationships, and multigenerational living to help families navigate everyday challenges.
All Joy and No Fun
Jennifer Senior's reported study of how children change their parents' marriages, work, friendships and sense of self, drawing on social-science research and family interviews. Explains why parenting feels both meaningful and draining, and where modern work-family pressures come from.