The Care Gap (by Mother Honestly)

Could the lack of research, information, and education on perimenopause and menopause be enabling companies to exploit women in these categories with overpromising products? In the past five years, the menopause market has exploded, with over $10 billion spent on nonmedical treatments. From luxurious retreats and beauty products to wearable tech and unregulated supplements, companies are capitalizing on a significant gap in knowledge. Many claim to address menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, but experts warn that most over-the-counter remedies lack scientific backing. The truth? Many of these products fail to deliver, leaving women frustrated and burnt out. Addressing menopause with proper medical care—not empty promises—requires education, transparency, and a commitment to real solutions, not quick cash grabs. Click the link https://lnkd.in/gvJvb94D to read the full article #MenopauseMatters #PerimenopauseCare #MenopausalGap #MenopauseEducation #HealthAndWellness #TheCareGap

We are Americans—we need a focus on the care economy in 2025. Cc: @roamaroo #CareEconomy #PaidFamilyLeave #MaternalLeave #ReproductiveCare #Childcare #TheCareGap

In our latest newsletter, we explore how women not only create the holiday magic but also boost the economy for small businesses, local markets, and communities—yet their contributions remain invisible in GDP calculations. It’s no surprise that women are the driving force behind The Holiday Magic—creating special moments for families through gifting, cooking, and making beautiful memories. But what might surprise you is that an imaginary man from the North Pole has taken credit for this unpaid labor for generations. Today, as the world unwraps gifts and celebrates, Mrs. Claus—the holiday magician—is burnt out. Click the link https://lnkd.in/dgCvvzGf to read more on The Economics of Holiday Magic. #HolidayMagic #InvisibleLabor #MentalLoad #CareEconomy #MerryChristmas #HolidayLabor #WomenEconomics #UnpaidLabor #TheCareGap

We’re in an economy where both parents must work to sustain their families. Yet, as moms—the backbone of care—join the workforce, the homefront suffers. From childcare crises to invisible and physical labor, moms are still carrying the bulk of the load. Society has ignored this imbalance and failed to offer real solutions, leaving moms to bear it all alone. A Big question we need to address: - How Can We Redistribute The Care Load? Cc: @economicarchive #WorkingMoms #CareEconomy #ChildcareCrisis #InvisibleLabor #SupportMothers #WorkLifeBalance #ParentalLeave #EldercareSolutions #TheCareGap

Menopause has been misunderstood for generations—once dismissed as hysteria, it’s still under-researched and poorly supported today. With only 3,151 certified menopause specialists in the U.S. for 50 million women, the health gap is glaring. Women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health than men and are less likely to have their pain properly assessed. Closing this gap could add 500 healthy days to a woman’s life. It’s time to prioritize women’s health! Cc: @tamsonfedal and @themfactorfilm #WomensHealth #CloseTheGap #MenopauseAwareness #HealthEquality #EndHealthBias #BetterCareForWomen #TheCareGap

“Women pour their lives into partners and so they LITERALLY exchange years of their lives by pouring into partners’” 💯 Women dedicate years of their lives caring for their partners, pouring their time and energy into supporting their success—often at the expense of their own dreams and aspirations. #InvisibleLabor #EqualityMatters #CareEconomy #GenderEquality #FairRelationships #UnpaidLabor #TheCareGap

Not only are you making sure your wife does not feel like a Married Single Mother, you are also setting a great example for your kids @dongfranco_ 💯 To the fathers who care, you are reshaping the society, positively, for the generation to come. ✨

To create the holiday magic, women often take on more unpaid labor—and cut down their paid work hours by 30%. This extra time goes into cooking, decorating, and caregiving, but the opportunity cost is steep: careers put on hold, lost income, and compromised wellbeing. Click the link https://lnkd.in/dgCvvzGf to read more in our latest newsletter #GenderEquality #UnpaidLabor #HolidayWorkload #CareEconomy #FairWorkload #EqualityMatters #TheCareGap

A cross differentt societies and cultures, kinkeeping has always been left for women, particularly mothers and grandmothers to shoulder. It is the act of maintaining and strengthening familial ties. It is a form of emotional labor done both out of a sense of obligation and because of emotional attachment. This holiday, what do you plan on doing different so our kinkeepes don't feel overhwelemed and exhausted? Thank you for the insight @onesikhmom #Kinkeeping ChristmasMagicians #TiredWomen #UnpaidLabour #TheCareGap

Kinkeeping is the invisible emotional labor that holds families together—managing schedules, organizing events, and offering constant emotional support. Women often carry this burden, ensuring that family bonds stay strong. As the holiday season approaches, women devote countless hours to creating magical moments for everyone. It’s essential for all family members to share the load. When everyone contributes, it creates a stronger, healthier, and more balanced life for all. #Kinkeeping #ShareTheLoad #FamilySupport #CareWork #Wellbeing #GenderEquality #WorkLifeBalance #TheCareGap