Parenting seems to be one of those things people talk about like you’re just meant to manage it, and you’re meant to know exactly what you’re doing, stay calm, keep everyone fed, get through the day, and somehow not feel overwhelmed by any of it. And if you’re finding it hard, it might even start to feel like you’re doing something wrong.
The truth is, you’re not, and on top of that, everyone finds parenting hard, they just don’t tend to admit it. That’s why parenting isn’t something you can do without help, so keep reading to find out more.
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It Was Never Meant To Be A Solo Job
If you think about it, children were always raised with other people around, like friends, family, neighbours, and the wider community. In other words, there was usually someone else to step in, even if it was just for an hour, or just to have a chat, and so on.
Now, a lot of parents are going it all without so much support, so it’s no wonder it all feels a lot more difficult and stressful.
Help Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Coping
A lot of parents actually feel guilty about needing help because they think it shows they’re not good parents or they’re not coping the same as everyone else seems to be, so they don’t ask for any help, and everything just gets harder and harder and less and less enjoyable.
As we’ve said, needing help is totally normal, especially when you consider that parenting is full-on and constant, and there aren’t really any days off. And some days are just hard, even if you love your kids more than anything. So the fact is, getting support doesn’t mean you’ve failed; it means you’re doing the right thing for you and your family.
Support Can Be Small
Help doesn’t always have to be something big, and it could be something as small as just having someone watch your baby while you take a shower, or having a text conversation with a friend. It could also be talking to a professional if things feel too much - it’s basically whatever you need.
When families are dealing with bigger challenges, like addiction or mental health challenges, support from experienced people like Chief Medical Officer and quintple-board-certified Dr. Ash Bhatt can be part of what helps things feel like you can do them again and that they’re manageable.
You Don’t Have To Carry Everything
Are you carrying more stress, jobs, and everything than you want to admit? Or that you can admit? It’s hard, and that’s okay. There’s so much practical stuff, emotional issues, and constant worrying, and it all adds up until you’re completely struggling underneath it all.
But if you reach out for help, some of those burdens will be taken off you, making everything else easier, so it’s definitely something you should do when you’re feeling crushed.
Final Thoughts
Parenting isn’t meant to be done alone, even if it sometimes feels like it is, and in the end, the strongest parents are the ones who ask for help and accept it.
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