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The Origin of the Un-Fun Mom

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Alyssa Allegretti
Nov 15, 2024
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When a mother is organized and on top of things and her male co-parent is not, he gets to be the “fun, laid back dad” while she is accused of being the “uptight and un-fun mom.” When you’re dealing with a frustrating relationship dynamic, it’s really important not to reduce the dynamic to a “difference in personality.” While everybody has distinct chara…

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