Dr Maumoon: On juggling work and parenting

"Parenting is stressful, and we always try not to repeat the mistakes that were made when we were growing up. But it’s okay to be present, and do the best we can."

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Parents at school drop off time.-- Photo: Mihaaru

Mariyath Mohamed

2025-01-13 15:45:21

In this segment of the conversation with Dr Maumoon Shareef, Head of Hulhumale' Hospital's Mental Health Centre, we discuss the pressures of juggling the demands of working and parenting.

He speaks about how the onus is often on mothers to provide equal care in both roles, as well as to discipline the children, emphasizing the importance of sharing parenting roles between mothers and fathers.

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