Good Inside with Dr. Becky Can We Really “Have it All”?
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Nov 4, 2025 Dr. Corinne Low is an economics professor at Wharton focused on women’s lives and time. In this discussion, she debunks the myth of 'having it all' for modern parents. Corinne reveals how the demands of careers and childcare have become unbalanced, stressing the need for prioritizing personal values. They share the importance of protecting 'me time' for wellbeing and promoting co-parenting roles. Practical tips include outsourcing tasks and setting clear boundaries to reclaim time and improve family dynamics.
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Rising Work Demands And The Time Gap
- Women face rising work demands while men's housework time stayed roughly constant since the 1970s.
- Moms now spend much more time on childcare, creating a larger household time gap.
Childcare Time Skyrocketed Since The 1990s
- Time with children rose sharply starting in the 1990s, so parenting demands increased dramatically.
- That extra parenting time, plus heavier careers, explains parental exhaustion and less leisure.
Clarify Goals Before Making Trade-Offs
- Decide what you are actually maximizing by clarifying your core goals and values.
- Then make deliberate trade-offs and enlist partner support to align your time with those values.
