“Daddy is Sleeping.” On Motherhood, Fatherhood and the Delicate Balance of Parental Labor

“Daddy is Sleeping.” On Motherhood, Fatherhood and the Delicate Balance of Parental Labor

Libby Ward Considers the Different and Unequal Ways Parenthood Impacts Mothers and Fathers

By Libby Ward | April 15, 2026

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