"Some of us want to raise kids who never know a moment of discomfort; some of us are focused on raising kids who achieve all their dreams, no matter how much it costs. Some of us just want to be present and engaged, filling our kids with core memories, and some of us just want to go to bed every night knowing we did our best to keep our kids healthy, happy, and safe that day."
"And experts say we really need to take it easy on ourselves. "A burnout can happen at any time, in any scenario," says Julie Randolph, a family counselor. "Burnout is just being exhausted from something, whether it's your job, a hobby, or yes, motherhood." Randolph says that if you're feeling burned out from your "good mom" antics, it's time to reevaluate what it is that makes you a good mom."
"You know that keeping your kids fed and happy and healthy is the key principle of being a good mom. But what have you added to it? Answering them every time they need something, even if it means you have to interrupt your work day or project or self-care? Never taking any time for yourself so you can be there for everything they need?"
Most mothers want to be good parents, but the meaning of that goal varies widely. Burnout can arise from pressures such as social media trends, community praise, and personal expectations, producing exhaustion from motherhood responsibilities. Burnout can occur at any time and takes shape when added demands exceed the core task of keeping children fed, healthy, and safe. Common added demands include answering every request, skipping self-care, over-scheduling children, and chasing external standards. Reassessing priorities, setting boundaries, protecting personal time, and reducing extraneous obligations help prevent burnout and preserve both parental wellbeing and child care quality.
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