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The Burnout We Can’t Talk About: Parent Burnout

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.

Robyn Koslowitz Ph.D.

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New Mothers, Let’s Talk About Your Professional Identity Crisis

Parenthood — especially for women — changes you. After giving birth, the brain actually redesigns itself, trimming old connections and building new ones. If you’re someone who has constructed your adult identity around your career, these changes to how you operate can shake your foundations.

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Why Self Care Is Important for Mothers

As a mother, you may be used to putting others before you, and that’s a beautiful quality. Unfortunately, when you continue to do that, your mental health and well-being can suffer. That’s why it’s crucial to take time to engage in activities that make you feel good.

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The Two Reasons Parents Regret Having Kids

Feelings of ambivalence about parenthood aren’t necessarily going to do harm to children. But when regret suffuses the parent-child dynamic, the whole family can suffer.

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Neglecting Yourself Doesn’t Make You a Better Mother

Showering and eating regularly can be a form of self-care.

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Of Course Moms Are Burned Out and Struggling—Here’s How We Fix That

Stressed out and overwhelmed should not be the default emotional status for women. What we need to ask is what we are going to do about it?

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Top 3 Reasons I Needed a Break from Foster Parenting . . . and Why That’s Okay

The author feels strongly that foster parents who are able to recognize their limits before they reach them are better equipped to keep going.

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