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Loïs Iglesias Breaks the Cycle of Maternal Gatekeeping to Ensure Equal Parenting

In a candid LINDA.mini column, mother Loïs Iglesias addresses her struggle with maternal gatekeeping, revealing how her perfectionist tendencies undermined her partner's role. By deliberately stepping back to allow her boyfriend to care for their infant son, Sepp, without correction or intervention, she aims to reduce her own burnout risk and foster a truly equal partnership in childcare.