120: The Mother Load. With Meredith Ethington

Ever wondered about the silent mental load parenthood brings? Listen in as my guest shares her personal and professional aspects of this transformative journey. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Becoming a parent is a life-changing event, yet little is shared about the overwhelming mental load it entails. Today, my guest shared her personal and professional views on the mental health concerns parents have. What We Talked About: Meredith’s New Book ‘The Mother Load’ The mental load in parenting How can new parents prevent the feeling of being overwhelmed Breaking down the stigma around talking about the hard part of parenting What our parents tell us in our parenting What is ‘Toxic Positivity’ Things to Remember: “Parenting is figuring out how to adjust your parenting strategies and methods with lots of different personalities.” “We need to prioritize self-care and not call things ‘self-care’ that aren’t.” “I think a lot of times we get overwhelmed because we have such high expectations or we’re trying so hard to get everything right.” “Keep trusting your gut, you’re doing a good job.” “We’re all struggling, no one’s doing it perfectly, and what people need is some empathy and connection.”  “There’s no such thing as a perfect parent, and it’s okay to just be you.”  - Meredith Ethington   Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor.