Two research articles published in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care, as well as the American Psychological Association document the significant, generational impact of parent stress and burnout.

Burnout and Mental Health in Working Parents: Risk Factors and Practice Implications
by Kate Sustersic Gawlik, DNP, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, Alai Tan, PhD

What advice do psychologists have to offer on how parents can manage stress and burnout?
Parenting can lead to high stress and potential burnout, but there are strategies that can help parents manage these challenges effectively.

In 2024 the U.S. Surgeon General released “Parents Under Pressure”, an advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents.

This report highlights the stressors that impact parents and caregivers, the critical link between parental mental health and children’s long-term well-being, and the urgent need to better support parents, caregivers, and families.

You can download the report from this link:  Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents