Mental Load in Modern Parenting — Let’s Talk About It

You know that nagging feeling that you’ve forgotten something? That running to-do list in your head?

That’s the mental load — and it’s real.

From remembering permission slips to planning meals, booking doctor appointments, tracking school events, managing chores, and more — modern parenting is a full-time logistics job on top of everything else. And often, it’s invisible.

For many parents (especially moms), it’s not just the doing, it’s the remembering — all the time.

At FamilyJet, we believe the mental load shouldn’t fall on one person. That’s why we’re building a shared system that helps families stay organized and in sync — together.

Let’s open the conversation:
What part of the mental load do you wish others noticed more?