Parental Burnout: Recognizing and Overcoming

This week, Adrienne talks about parental burnout, a phenomenon that can strike at any time of the year. Perhaps you’re feeling it creep in over the summer. Despite the season's promise of sunshine, roses, and pool days, many of us are still working daily, shuttling our kids from one camp to another, trying to keep their calendars full until school resumes. Before you know it, it’s back to school and the rush to get ready. All you want is to relax on a beach or in a boat, or maybe simply time to yourself at home. The burnout is real, regardless of why or when it happens. It can show up as fatigue, a short temper, or emotional shutdown, to name a few signs. Instead of simply trying to power through, in this week’s podcast episode Parenting Coach Ayanna Allen guides us through healthier, more productive ways to cope. She also explains healthy emotional regulation in the context of burnout. About Ayanna: Ayanna Allen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development with a focus on Early Childhood Development, is a certified Parenting Coach, and began her journey as a mother 14 years ago. Ayanna equips parents with skills and tools that; activate intentional parenting, improves self-awareness, increases patience, and sets a foundation for long standing and impactful connections with their children. Her coaching business is titled ‘Go Hard Parenting’ because parenting is hard, and she believes parents must “go harder”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices