Seven tips on how to avoid burnout as a working parent – The National

Seven tips on how to avoid burnout as a working parent – The National

Seven tips on how to avoid burnout as a working parent. Well, that's a recipe for burnout - something all too many mothers know.. You work long hours and feel endless guilt at how little face time you get with your family .. "As cabin crew say when you board a plane, put your own mask on before helping your child.". Entrusting your children to someone outside the family can be a big challenge for working mums.. Communicating the expectations early on in your relationship with your nanny or childcare provider can prevent awkward situations later .. Lily Kandalaft, a mum of three and the founder of Malaak childcare services, says: "Clear communication is essential.. Worrying about how much time you spend with your children can be counterproductive.. By loading guilt on to yourself, you're only adding to your stress level , making you less able to enjoy time with your family when you can.. Try to schedule in little moments of quality time so that when you do have to go to work - or book that time out for yourself - you can do