Parenting can be one of the most meaningful and fulfilling roles a person can take on. It is also one of the most relentless. Unlike most other demanding roles in our lives, with parenting there is no clocking out, no vacation days, and no performance review that tells you how you are doing. Over time,…
parental burnout
What Is Parental Burnout? A Guide for Overwhelmed Parents
“Burnout” is a term being used more and more as we navigate ever-changing times with an increasing amount of stress and responsibilities. Although the term has traditionally been used in work-related contexts, there is mounting research diving into how caregiving and parenting roles can also breed feelings of burnout. The International Journal of Environmental Research…
