Individuals most at risk of burning out tend to have certain qualities in common. For example, they tend to be perfectionists, neurotic, and lack emotional and stress-management abilities.
What’s more, financial stress, a lack of social support, and improper childcare or social services also contribute to a greater risk of parental burnout.
Other factors that contribute to burnout include having children with behavioral problems, chronic illnesses, or disabilities, as well as parents who have poor relationships with their co-parents. People who have very little time to recharge and are chronically sleep-deprived also tend to burn out much more quickly.
“Working parents, in particular, have unique situations. Unlike stay-at-home parents, working parents must juggle and balance the roles and responsibilities for both their home and work lives. They are at risk for high levels of role strain or a perceived mismatch between parental responsibilities and the parent's personal/professional life,” the authors of the study explain.
#27 What Inappropriate Trash Are Your Kids Listening To?
The ‘Memes For Parents’ online community describes itself as a place where internet users can share the funny side of what it’s like raising kids. The moderators point out that it’s a space that is meant for everyone, including “parents, step-parents, soon-to-be parents, grandparents, foster parents, adopted parents, godparents, tall parents, short parents, and anyone else who takes care of children.”
The subreddit, which has been around since June 2019, mainly focuses on posts and comments that “people with babies, toddlers, children, teenagers, or are pregnant” will find relatable. The goal is to keep things light and funny with your memes and to avoid polarizing off-topic discussions. Furthermore, anyone posting anti-natal content is likely to be banned.
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