How to deal with Parental Burnout

Source: Times of India

What do we mean by Parental Burnout? 

The physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that parents experience while tending their children is known as Parental Burnout.  

What are the signs of Burnout?

A parent suffering from burnout has mood swings and shows frustration. He/she may not seem emotionally connected with their children and do not display enthusiasm. 

Here are some ways with which you can deal with parental Burnout:- 

1. Doing self-care:- Parents always neglect their care and over some time, they start avoiding their personal needs.  Therefore, parents must take care of themselves so that they can handle every situation wisely. 
2. Dividing the responsibilities- Parents should equally divide the work among each other. It will help in easing out their jobs and will also prevent parental burnout. 
3. Make time for yourself- Parenting is a full-time job. Therefore, parents should take out some time for themselves for relaxation. It will reduce stress and burden as well.  
4. Do not set unrealistic goals- Parents should stop their habits of setting unrealistic goals. 
5. Parents should be kind to themselves- We know that every parent wants to master the art of Parenting. But they should not forget to be kind to themselves. And they should realize that they are doing their best jobs. 
6. Seek help- If parents want to seek help in the burnout situation. Then they must take some guidance.   

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