A Study Suggests Parents Are Getting Less Sleep Than Ever

Parents today are sleeping less than ever, and a new study suggests the reason isn't just busy schedules—it's the collapse of the 'village' that once supported child-rearing. The Fitzy, Wippa & Kate podcast unpacks how modern parenting demands that both mothers and fathers do everything, from emotional labor to household management, while the extended family and community networks that once shared the load have vanished. The hosts reflect on personal stories—from grandparents refusing to babysit to the absurdity of a man fired (in a court case that didn’t hold up) over a 'protruding cleft'—to highlight how societal expectations have shifted. Amid the humor, a powerful message emerges: parents are drowning not in tasks, but in the pressure to be perfect in every role. The solution? Reframe your week like a baseball series—win four out of seven games, accept that some days are losses, and start fresh any time. It’s not about perfection, but resilience and permission to reset.