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The Burnout We Can’t Talk About: Parent Burnout

By Robyn Koslowitz Ph.D. — 2019

New research demonstrates parental burnout has serious consequences. As defined by the study, burnout is an exhaustion syndrome, characterized by feeling overwhelmed, physical and emotional exhaustion, emotional distancing from one’s children, and a sense of being an ineffective parent.

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Devon Ableman
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What Is Institutional Betrayal and How to Overcome It

We’ve faced the pandemic, violent racism, economic uncertainty, and environmental disaster. Many of us are experiencing trauma and distress. The way organizations respond to these challenges and the decisions they make going forward will reverberate for many years to come.

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‘Motherhood So White’ Author Finds Race Matters in Adoption

Every year, thousands of Americans choose adoption among the many paths to parenthood.

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Tonya Mosley
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How Can I Stay Positive for My Kids When I’m So Overwhelmed?

Even for a psychologist who studies how kids understand racism and violence, talking to her own children about it is difficult.

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Allison Briscoe-Smith
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How to Talk with Your Kids About Donald Trump

The GOP candidate is creating fear and confusion in children, especially kids of color. Here are three suggestions for talking with kids about race and racism in the media.

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Allison Briscoe-Smith
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Three Lessons from Zootopia to Discuss with Kids

The new Disney film raises tough questions about prejudice for parents and teachers to explore with children.

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Allison Briscoe-Smith
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“You’re always communicating about race, whether you talk about it or not.”

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Anna North
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The Real Reason American Parents Hate Each Other

A lack of support splits parents into warring factions. Here’s what could stop the fighting.

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Anna North
2021
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In Many Asian American Families, Racism Is Rarely Discussed

“I just didn’t want them to stress and not be afraid to go to school. The less they knew, the better it was.”

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Rachel Ramirez
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Grief Is a Direct Impact of Racism: Eight Ways to Support Yourself

Self and community care is critical to combating the effects of racism and intersectional violence.

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