According to a survey in 2022, 60% of parents reported experiencing burnout, and it is possible that this number has gone up in 2023.
How can someone distinguish between regular levels of stress and fatigue from burnout?
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When we’re busy or overwhelmed, it’s natural to experience stress. However, there are different types of stress, including general stress, burnout, and parental burnout.
Generally, those who are simply stressed can see a light at the end of the tunnel and believe they’ll feel better once they get everything under control. But when the pressure is unrelenting, burnout can set in, leaving us feeling unable to cope.
Parental burnout is a specific type of burnout that directly affects those in the role of a parent. It can lead to mental and physical exhaustion, feelings of ineffectiveness, and uncertainty about one’s ability to parent effectively.
This type of burnout is more common among working parents. While research on the subject is inconclusive, some suggest that parental burnout has a limited impact on work performance and can even lead to a renewed appreciation for one’s job, renewed engagement, and satisfaction.
However, other research suggests that the symptoms of parental burnout can spill over into other areas of life and negatively impact work performance.
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Under UK law, employers have a “duty of care” to protect their employees’ health, safety, and welfare. It’s crucial to acknowledge the parental demands of your employees.
Providing parental support and implementing family-friendly working practices can facilitate better coping and therefore better work outcomes.
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Implementing family-friendly policies and supporting employees when the first signs of parental burnout show is key to ensuring the well-being of your staff. Ignoring these signs can also have a negative effect on your business if you don’t resolve them.
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Burnout is when a person feels physically and emotionally exhausted.
Parental burnout is when a parent is exhausted physically and mentally from putting all their energy into their children and neglecting their own needs.
The signs of burnout are feeling helpless, detached, tired, drained, overwhelmed and feelings of self-doubt.
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