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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 16 MIN

157: Do Parents Ever Really Get Their Time Back?

from The Rosie and Roula Show · host Roula Abou Haidar and Rosie Burrows

Rosie thought teenagers sleep all day, Roula says otherwise. Cue a debate that spirals into what parenting really takes from you: time, freedom, and sometimes your sanity.In this episode, we dig into the reality of raising kids at different stages, why parents never really “get more time back,” and how important it is to keep a sense of self outside of being Mum or Dad. From teenagers who never seem to leave the house to the pressures parents pile on themselves, nothing is off limits.We also chat about shifting roles as kids grow older, unhealthy parenting styles that enable dependence, and why it’s so damn hard to balance freedom with family.How do you balance being a parent with keeping your own identity?--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast

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Rosie thought teenagers sleep all day, Roula says otherwise. Cue a debate that spirals into what parenting really takes from you: time, freedom, and sometimes your sanity. In this episode, we dig into the reality of raising kids at different stages, why parents never really “get more time back,” and how important it is to keep a sense of self outside of being Mum or Dad. From teenagers who never seem to leave the house to the pressures parents pile on themselves, nothing is off limits. We als...

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