Tag: parents
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February Is When Parental Burnout Finally Catches Up
February is when parental burnout quietly catches up. The adrenaline of January fades, routines feel heavier, and exhaustion settles in even though nothing is “wrong.” This isn’t failure or lack of patience. It’s what happens when parents carry too much for too long without rest, relief, or recovery.
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Why the Parental Burnout & Parenting Mental Health Collection Matters in 2026
Parenting is marketed as the most rewarding job in the world, but few self-help shelves acknowledge the mental and emotional cost of trying to be a “perfect parent.” These books collectively tackle something real and often ignored: the chronic stress, exhaustion, self-doubt, and mental load that come with raising children in a fast-paced world. Parental…
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Raising an Autistic Child Without Losing Yourself
Raising an autistic child can fill your heart and quietly drain your batteries. If you’ve ever loved fiercely while running on empty, this is for you. A human, honest look at parenting without disappearing inside it. #AutismParenting #Neurodiversity #ParentBurnout #YouMatterToo
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Autism and Children: What It’s Really Like (And Why You’re Not Failing)
Autism doesn’t come with a manual. It comes with questions, emotions, and moments where you wonder if you’re doing any of this right. This is a hand-holding, honest guide for parents raising autistic children—with warmth, humor, and practical truth. #Autism #Neurodiversity #ParentingWithHeart #YouAreNotAlone
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HoHoHoliday Meltdown Time!
It is that time of the year! Ups and downs, shrieks of delight, and cries of anger can be heard throughout of our house during Christmas. These erratic mood swings, with the help of extra sugar, are not “magical” and can test any parent’s patience. Take away the emotion from the holiday season, and what…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 