The Myths of Stay-at-Home Moms: What People Get Wrong

This episode is for you if you’ve ever judged a stay-at-home mom or felt judged because you're a stay-at-home mom.

Here’s a stat that might surprise you: over 10 million U.S. parents are stay-at-home moms, and if their work were paid, it would be worth an estimated $184,820 annually.

In this episode, Erin Quick and Megan Van Damm tackle the truths and misconceptions about stay-at-home moms—spoiler alert: it’s not all yoga pants and coffee runs. They dig into the emotional and financial weight these women carry, bust myths about what their days really look like, and shine a light on the guilt, identity struggles, and societal judgments they often face.

This honest, heartfelt convo is packed with insights, laughs, and a much-needed reminder: stay-at-home moms deserve major respect (and maybe a nap). Perfect for anyone living it, loving it, or just curious what goes on behind the scenes of this full-time gig.

Key Takeaways

• Stay-at-home moms work an average of 97 hours a week.

• Get back to work when you’re ready with The Mom Project!

• Eliminating any guilt of spending money….

• The financial contribution of stay-at-home moms is significant, saving families $15K-$30K in childcare costs.

• Many stay-at-home moms experience feelings of loneliness and isolation.

• Self-care can lead to feelings of guilt for stay-at-home moms.

• The role of stay-at-home moms is often undervalued in society.

• Women often make sacrifices in their careers to prioritize family.

• The emotional labor of parenting is a constant responsibility.

• Supportive partnerships can ease the burden of parenting roles.

• Redefining the title of 'stay-at-home mom' can help shift perceptions.

• It's important for stay-at-home moms to take time for themselves.