Mother's Day

May 05, 2024Madequa Health0 comments

Mother's Day is a day to celebrate the women who have given life and to learn about the difficulty of reconciling family and work life. A daily challenge!

Día de la Madre, madre e hijo, amor, vida familiar

He Mother's Day It is a day to celebrate women who have given life and unconditional love to their children. However, behind the smile and affection that fill this day, there is a reality that many mothers know perfectly well: the difficulty in reconciling family and work life .

A daily challenge

Women, especially mothers, face a daily challenge to balance their professional and personal responsibilities. Childcare, household chores, caring for their partner and personal development take up time and energy, often to the detriment of rest and personal well-being.

According to the INE's Active Population Survey (EPA) of 2023, 74.8% of women with children under 16 are active in the labour market. This means that, in addition to their role as mothers, many women must take on paid work to contribute to the family's livelihood.

The lack of conciliation has a negative impact on women's physical and mental health, generating stress, anxiety, depression and even physical health problems. In addition, it affects the quality of family relationships and the personal development of mothers.

What can we do?

It is essential become aware of the importance of conciliation and working together to build an environment that supports mothers in their multifaceted role. Some measures that can be implemented include:

Work flexibility: Allowing flexible schedules, teleworking and reduced hours can help mothers better organize their time and balance their responsibilities.

Childcare and family support services: Expanding the availability of affordable, quality childcare and fostering family support in childcare can ease the burden on mothers.

Public reconciliation policies: Implementing public policies that promote work-life balance, such as joint responsibility for childcare and equal employment opportunities for men and women, is essential to creating a more equitable environment.

Sharing responsibilities: It is important for couples to share household responsibilities and childcare, creating a more balanced and supportive family environment.

The reconciliation of family and work life is not just a women's issue, it is a social challenge This requires everyone's commitment. Together, we can create an environment that allows mothers to develop their professional and personal potential, without giving up their fundamental role as mothers.

On this Mother's Day, we celebrate women who shine despite the difficulties, and we work together to build a future where conciliation is a reality for all.

Remember:

Take care of yourself: It is important for mothers to take time for themselves, for rest and physical and mental well-being.
You are not alone: There are support groups and organizations that can help you face the challenges of reconciliation.
Your voice matters: Make your voice heard and participate in initiatives that promote conciliation and gender equality.

Happy Mother's Day!

References:

AFFOR HEALTH. (2023, August 3). Lack of conciliation as a psychosocial risk factor . Affor Health | We take care of psychological health at work; Affor Psychosocial Prevention. https://afforhealth.com/conciliacion-significado/