Parenting = Stress (and That’s Normal!)

Parenting comes with big changes and plenty of stress. When that stress builds without breaks or support, it can lead to burnout: feeling overwhelmed, drained, and underappreciated.

But self-care isn’t a luxury - it’s a necessity for your well-being and your child’s.

Over time, unchecked parenting stress can impact your child’s health, school success, and social development. Taking care of yourself helps you take better care of them.

Fathers are Unique Contributors

Did you know: Fathers often engage children in physical play, problem-solving, and encouraging risk-taking, while mothers often focus on nurturing and emotional regulation. These styles complement each other, offering children a more balanced social and emotional foundation.

Source: Parke, R.D. (2002). Fathers and families. In M.H. Bornstein (Ed.), Handbook of Parenting, Vol. 3.

An excerpt from our "National Parent's Day: Let's Celebrate You" post

"Parenting is a job with no clock-out time, no user manual, and very few quiet moments.

It’s rewarding. It’s exhausting. It’s full of surprises, sacrifices, and small wins that often go unnoticed..."

Read the whole post & check out our blog

Parenting means protecting—every season.

One powerful way to protect your little ones?

Make sure they’re tested for lead.

Children under 6 should be tested regularly—especially in the summer and winter.

Kids on Medicaid should be tested at ages 1 and 2.

Not sure when your child was last tested? Talk to your pediatrician or local health department.

This month, take one small step that can make a big difference.

Click the image on the right to download a PDF with more information about lead testing.