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22 // How to Be a Playful Parent When You're in Parental Burn Out
"I don't have time to play with my kids" is rarely about the clock. It's usually beliefs and burnout talking. In this episode, I talk about why play can feel almost threatening when you're completely depleted, what the research actually says about getting out of that state, and why the fix isn't finding more time; it's a mindset shift.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why play feels like the LAST thing you have energy for when you're burnt out (and why that's not a personal failure)
What experts say actually drives parental burnout — hint: it's often the "shoulds" and the pressure to do it…
The skinny
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