Thoughts on household management, mental load, and building a calmer home life.
The shared chore spreadsheet always dies by week three. Here is how to actually split the mental load in your marriage: shared ownership, not a task list one person still manages.
Seven household management apps compared for 2026, from simple shared calendars to full coordination hubs. Find the right fit for how your household actually works.
I was diagnosed with ADHD at 37. It explained a lot about why household coordination was so hard for me - and it shaped everything about how I built Dame.
The personal story behind Dame - how juggling too many apps, a newborn, and the guilt of constantly forgetting things led me to build a household hub that actually works.
Mental load is the invisible labor of managing a household - tracking, planning, and remembering everything. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to share it fairly.