Don't give mum chocolates for Mother's Day. Take on more housework, share the mental load and advocate for equality instead
- Written by Leah Ruppanner, Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab, The University of Melbourne

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, many grateful and loving families are thinking about what to give mum to show their appreciation.
Should you give her chocolate? Nope. Fancy soaps? Nope. Fuzzy slippers, pyjamas, scented candles? No, no and no.
On this Mother’s Day, keep your cash and give your wonderful mother...