HEY OTHER PARENTS - S02E009: Parenting Burnout: Strategies for Self-Care, Stress Relief, and Embracing Imperfection

🎙️ In This Episode:

Parenting is hard—there’s no sugarcoating it. Between sleepless nights, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to “get it all right,” burnout is real. In this episode of Hey Other Parents, we’re talking about parenting burnout: what it looks like, how to acknowledge it, and—most importantly—how to recharge.

What We Cover:

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How to recognize burnout and admit, “Hey, I’m stressed,” to yourself and your family.

Practical strategies to hit reset, whether you’ve got 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 30 minutes.

Why it’s okay to ask for help—and why it’s not a sign of weakness.

How laughter, real talk, and community can lighten the load on tough days.

The power of modeling stress management for your kids so they can learn to handle emotions, too.

We’re normalizing the imperfect side of parenting because nobody’s life looks like a Pinterest board—and that’s okay. So take a breath, grab your favorite snack, and join us for a conversation full of tips, humor, and the reminder that you’re not in this alone.

✨ Key Takeaways:

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Simple self-care tips for parents during overwhelming moments.

Scripts to help clarify your feelings with your kids and spouse (“I’m not upset with you, I’m just stressed about X”).

How to build a support system and find humor in the chaos.

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Couplehood (Paul Riser)

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📞 Join the Conversation: Got a funny story about teaching gratitude or tips to share? Call us at 559-LES-KIDS (559-537-5437) or email us at heyotherparents@gmail.com. We might feature your story in a future episode!

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Let’s Keep It Real:

Parenting is tough, but teaching gratitude doesn’t have to be. Tune in for laughs, relatable stories, and tips you can actually use. Parenting is hard, but you’re not alone!

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❓Question of The Week

What ways have you recognized parenting burnout and how have you dealt with it?

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⏰ Time to Unplug

Michael: A.P. Bio (Netflix)

Sara: David’s Melt In Your Mouth Cookies (Butter Pecan Meltaways)

Mike: Skeleton Crew (Disney+)

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S02E09 | Series Episode 39

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