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Alan Ralph, Honorary Principal Fellow, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland

Exhausted, disconnected and fed up – what is 'parental burnout' and what can you do about it?

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For many parents, the reality of juggling the demands of caring responsibilities on their time, energy and resources leaves them with little time to take care of their own wellbeing. This can result in “parental burnout”.

Although the exploration of parental burnout is relatively new, research has identified it as a prevalent issue across global communities and cultures. It’s reported in countries around the world, with the highest prevalence rates rising to 8% of parents in Poland, the United States and Belgium.

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