Top 10 Signs of Parental Burnout

Signs that a parent needs help

#1 You have no idea what “normal” is anymore.

#2 You don’t want to talk about your parenting problems because other people “just won’t get it.”

#3 You feel like you are constantly walking on eggshells.

#4 You get mad at others for making your child angry.

#5 As things get better, it seems worse.

#6 You fantasize about kids not being in the home.

#7 You feel guilty about #6.

#8 You are unable to fall asleep even though you’re exhausted each night.

#9 It’s impossible to decide what is “fair” anymore.

#10 You want to give your kids to people to teach them a lesson when they try to give parenting advice.