Looking for support around parental burnout?
Here are more resources for you.
Keep Sheet
Download a free poster from the series to keep reminders and inspiration at your fingertips.
Discussion Guide
Download reflection questions from all the episodes to consider yourself and connect/discuss with others.
Self Test for Parental Burnout
Toxic stress can have adverse effects on both parents and children. Recognizing and intervening for burnout can help optimize mental health and well-being for all of us.
Find out how you’re holding up here:
Parental Burnout Assessment
Created by the pioneers in parental burnout research to help us understand where we land on the burnout continuum.
Pandemic Parenting Burnout Test
This 10-item scale is a tool from the Ohio State University College of Nursing to help both parents and clinicians assess and quantify burnout.
1-800-632-8188 is a free and confidential 24/7 helpline for parents. Trained volunteer counselors offer support, encouragement, information, referrals, and crisis intervention.
A Few Favorite Books from Our Guests
Discover more gems in the episode show notes.
Brain Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids by Mona Delahooke
Transform your understanding of challenging behaviors with this bestselling guide from a beloved pediatric psychologist.
Burnout:The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski + Amelia Nagoski, DMA
A relatable way to dig into the science of stress and how to let it out.
The Gift of Presence: A Mindfulness Guide for Women by Caroline Welch
Mindsight Institute co-founder (with Dr. Dan Siegel) shows how being in the moment makes all the difference.
Life Will Get Better: Simple Solutions for Parents of Children with Attention, Anxiety, Mood, and Behavior Challenges by Nicole Buerkens, PhD
Psychologist, nutritionist plus mom offers help and hope from her uniquely holistic perspective.
My Whirling Twirling Motor by Merriam Sarcia Saunders
Just one of Merriam’s books for children & teens putting a positive spin on neurodifferences.
Not What I Expected: Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children by Rita Eichenstein, PhD
Fantastic for anyone trying to come to terms with parenting challenges they never expected.
Parenting Through the Storm by Ann Douglas
Practical wisdom from a bestselling parenting author and mom who has actually ‘been there.’
Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett, PhD
A great way to learn how to become an emotion scientist and begin to enhance wellbeing.
Raising Resilience: The Wisdom and Science of Happy Families and Thriving Children by Christopher Willard PsyD
Just one of many accessible resources from Dr. Willard, integrating science with ancient wisdom to help us all thrive.
The Resilient Parent by Mantu Joshi
Supportive insights from an inspiring pastor, chaplain, interfaith teaching leader and dad.
Self-Compassion for Parents: Nurture Your Child by Caring for Yourself by Susan Pollak
Learn from a clinical psychologist plus mindfulness teacher how being kinder to yourself can change your chemistry and support your kids, too.
What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce Perry, MD PhD + Oprah Winfrey
World-renowned yet down-to-earth neuroscientist explains how we’re shaped by our experiences and how to heal the hard parts.