What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother's Day
What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother's Day  
Podcast: All Pro Dad Podcast
Published On: Mon May 05 2025
Description: 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 MattersMoms are important, and not just on Mother’s Day. Key TakeawaysUnequal 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 Dads1. 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 Timestamps00:00 - 00:54 | Introduction & Big Question of the Day00:54 - 02:07 | The Invisible Load of Motherhood02:07 - 05:11 | Real-Life Examples of Mom’s Hidden Work05:11 - 06:06 | Jimmy on Relationships Video Clip06:06 - 09:13 | It's Not About the Spa—It’s About the Mental Load09:13 - 12:13 | Teaching Kids to Help Lighten the Load12:13 - 15:03 | Sharing Household Roles Without Being Asked15:03 - 18:00 | Stop Assuming—Start Participating18:00 - 22:00 | 5 Ways to Lighten the Load Year-RoundAPD 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 PlanWhat Moms Really Want for Mother’s DayMother’s Day anWe 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