Understanding Parental Burnout and Its Impact on Families

The Pursuit of Perfection: A Recipe for Parent Burnout

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — The status of being the ‘perfect parent’ is not attainable, no matter how hard you try. Researchers from the Ohio State University College of Nursing have initiated a conversation surrounding parent burnout, revealing alarming statistics from a nationwide survey of 700 parents.

• 57% of parents report experiencing burnout.
• This phenomenon is strongly linked to both internal and external expectations.
• More free time results in fewer mental health issues.
• Parental mental health significantly affects children’s well-being.

Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword

‘I think social media has just tipped the scales,’ explained Associate Clinical Professor at Ohio State, Kate Gawlik. ‘You can look at people on Instagram and think,