Cedric Thompson says he now understands a mother’s ‘mental load’ after solo parenting his three children while his wife was on vacation.

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Dad discovers the 'mental load' after parenting solo for 8 days: 'I was not prepared'

Dad discovers the 'mental load' after parenting solo for 8 days: 'I was not prepared'

Cedric Thompson says he now understands a mother’s ‘mental load’ after solo parenting his three children while his wife was on vacation.

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