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Lucy Wigley

Parental loneliness is soaring according to research, here are 5 expert tips on how to deal with it (#3 is more important than you think)

Lonely mother on the beach with her child.

A new survey found soaring numbers of parents report feeling isolated and lonely - this is resulting in burnout from the demands placed on them, with many feeling unsupported to carry out their parental duties.

While some will wonder how to deal with lack of sleep as a parent, others might ponder how to play with a newborn - this might not seem possible, but there are plenty of ways to begin those essential interactions. As babies get older and turn into toddlers, the types of play your kids needs to support their development changes. In considering what they need to support their children physically and emotionally, not many expect the fact there's a high chance of experiencing crushing loneliness as a parent.

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