032: Preventing Parent Burnout, 8 Steps To Restoring Energy

Knowing how important it is to maintain our well-being as parents, what would you do to prevent parent burnout? You could probably quit your job if it were driving you crazy, but you can’t quit your children, no matter how much they exhaust you. Typical suggestions given to people that experience job stress (such as, taking a vacation, setting boundaries on your time, switching teams, etc.) do not quite work for parents. While setting boundaries is definitely a must, it can only can be done to a certain extent because:   you cannot close the door on your children and “go home” -- they are your home.   Even though some of these things are not really possible for parents, there are other practical suggestions that you can benefit from. In this episode, we go over eight steps that can get you started now on the path to either preventing parent burnout from happening, or recovering from it if you are heading there.   Watch out for signs of burnout.   Be proactive and screen yourself for red flags by accessing the Parent Burnout Screener here. It only takes a couple of minutes to complete, but could make a huge difference in how you view and manage your role as a parent.     Sign up here for the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting training.   Host: Julia Pappas, Psychologist & Parent Coach More info at theparentingpresence.com        

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The "parenting presence" is the inner strength and gentle wisdom available to any parent who is willing to spend time to get to know themselves. Parents who learn how their own emotional regulation works, how their needs are met, and how actions are guided by thoughts and interpretations — also discover an amazing source of influence and guidance available to them in parenting. Why? Because when parents know the rhythms of their own inner workings, they are also able to discover what makes their child tick. We have many questions when it comes to parenting and just about everywhere we turn – someone’s got the answer! But how do you tease out what really matters? The PARENTING PRESENCE framework is your guide to parenting essentials and it consists of THREE CORE ELEMENTS. It is based on simple principles of child development and incorporates deep personal values everyone holds as a parent. This is a podcast about the most essential parenting skills we need in order to raise children with confidence and intention. Isn’t it so much better to know with certainty what to do, rather than follow random advice? Exactly! Join Julia Pappas, Psychologist and Parent Coach, on the mission towards informed parenting simplicity. What to do when children have strong emotions? What if the child’s behavior is out of control? How to manage our own anger and frustration? Find answers to your burning questions and get strategies that work today and bring maximum impact for long-term sustainable relationship with your children. For show notes, downloadable parenting resources, and more information, please explore each episode.