There’s a kind of exhaustion that sleep alone doesn’t fix—the kind that seeps into your patience, your joy, even the warmth you usually feel toward your children. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I love my kids, but I just don’t have anything left to give,” you may have brushed up against something called parental burnout.
Read MoreWhen a new baby arrives, everyone’s attention shifts to feeding schedules, sleep stretches, and baby milestones. But beneath the surface, many new parents—especially the birthing parent—are carrying something less visible but mighty: the mental load.
If you’re the partner or loved one of someone who just had a baby, understanding and actively sharing the mental load can help you show up in deeper, more meaningful ways.
Read More“Let me know if you need anything.”
It’s a kind offer — but when you’re sleep-deprived, physically recovering, and emotionally stretched, figuring out what to ask for can feel impossible.
Here are three things to consider that make asking for help a bit less daunting (and more likely to help you get what you need from your community):
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