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.

We found this article Helping Young Children Who Are Socially Anxious, by Katherine Martinelli of ChildMind.org, to be relevant for many families we are working with.

Here’s an excerpt:

“For many kids, adjusting to social situations — whether it is a birthday party or a play date — can be challenging, even if they want to be there. Big groups of kids can be intimidating for even the most outgoing child, so for those who are sensitive or prone to anxiety it can make for a rocky transition.”

Here’s the link to the full article

We hope that this article is helpful.