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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 44 MIN

Better Maternity Leave, Family Friendly Work Places with Parent Advocate - Georgie Dent

from Parenting Collective · host Donna Moala

Parenting today isn’t just busy, it is overwhelming.In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Georgie Dent, CEO of @theparenthood, to explore why modern parenting feels harder than ever before.From parenting burnout and mental load to the rising cost of living, lack of support, and unrealistic expectations,  this conversation dives deep into the real pressures families are facing right now.If you are a parent feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or like you are constantly “on” you are not alone. This episode explains why parenting feels this hard and what actually needs to change to better support families.What you will learn in this episode:Why parenting is more stressful in today’s worldThe impact of cost of living on families and parentsWhat “mental load” really means in parentingHow parenting burnout shows up (and why it’s rising)Why you can’t fix everything for your childrenThe reality of raising kids while working full-timeWhy systemic support for parents mattersWho this is for:Overwhelmed mums and dadsWorking parents juggling career and familyParents of toddlers, teens, or multiple childrenAnyone feeling burnt out, anxious, or stretched in parentingFollow Georgie Dent: Website: https://www.theparenthood.org.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiedent/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheParenthoodProject/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparenthood/Twitter/X: https://x.com/the_parenthoodTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparenthood  Join The Parenthood: https://www.theparenthood.org.au/joinI would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chatMuch Love 💞Donna Moala Parenting Collective                                               SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO  🩷  Favourite room darkening product     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA.🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

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