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Adam England

One overlooked reason modern parents are 'burnt out' and stressed, says expert

Mum trying to work from home with children around her.

Trying to do it all and strive for perfection contributes to stress in modern parents, according to an expert – children respond better to parents who are physically and emotionally present.

Parenting isn’t easy. Raising children can be stressful, whether you’re dealing with night feeds, pre-teen squabbles, or your teen’s exam worries and relationship woes – parenting teenagers can be as difficult as raising a baby, according to experts. There’s sturdy parenting, authoritative parenting, the 9-minute theory… how do you know if you’re doing things right? 

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