After prepping my older son for his civics test, my younger one asked for help finding his baseball glove. I got on my hands and knees and twisted to look under the couch. My older one shouted from the kitchen, "Mom, where's the peanut butter?" right as the dog's nose met mine, and he looked at me with his I-have-to-go-potty eyes. I yelled to anyone within earshot, "There's another parent in the room!" Are you the default parent in your home? Default parents are the ones the kids naturally go to for everything-permission, help, and guidance. Most moms are the default parent. It's a badge we wear proudly, but it's also a heavy load to carry. Here's how to get the kids to turn to Dad more often or get Dad to see the need and jump in. Consider why you're the default parent. Default parenting often arises due to societal expectations and traditional gender roles. If you and your husband are both listed as a contact for school, chances are, the schoo...