“Brad’s physically and emotionally tired. Taking care of all the kids is a strain on him,�? says a source. “They have help. They have nannies, but Brad does a lot of the work himself, he feels he owes the children that. He cooks breakfast, and he cleans up the kids when they spill stuff on themselves. He dresses Zahara and Pax and Maddox for school. This is a lot for a man who, three years ago, had no children.�?

Angelina admits that sharing the caring for their children has presented a real challenge. “Mommy and Daddy need to try to figure out more time right now,�? she says in the upcoming July issues of Marie Claire magazine. “We’re working on it. Right now, we’re not great about Mommy-and-Daddy time.�?

“Brad loves those kids and he doesn’t want to give up all the responsibility.�? Although his rep denies it, the source adds: “He just wants Angelina to do her share and take up the slack. He and Angelina sat down and discussed this.�?

“Angelina is trying to do more motherly things,�? a source comments. “She’s heard the comments, not just from Brad but from his family as well. She’s a tough person, but this has gotten under her skin. So she’s trying to spend more quality time with the children.�?

Brad’s talk with Angie about the kids was a real wake-up call, the source adds.

“Angelina seems to have realized that Brad has responsibilities, too. She says she wants to learn to cook, so that will free Brad up even more. She wants to show the world that she’s not insensitive to her own children. It’s only fair. Brad feels he’s done everything that Angelina wants. Now Angie’s even teaching Shiloh how to walk, and that makes Brad feel great!�?