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“My Kid Hates Writing.” Here’s What I Tell Every Parent.

I see this in our community all the time:

“My child melts down when it’s time to write.”

“They say they hate writing.”

“It takes them an hour to write three sentences.”

“Writing is a battle every single day.”

And almost every time, the issue isn’t creativity.

It’s overload.

Here’s the shift that changes everything:

Separate creative thought from technical practice.

Why Writing Feels Like a Grind

When we ask a child to write a story, journal entry, or essay, we are actually asking them to do multiple complex tasks at once:

Generate ideas

• Organize thoughts

• Remember sentence structure

• Spell correctly

• Form letters

• Use punctuation

• Manage handwriting speed

• Regulate frustration

For neurodivergent kids — especially those with dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, or motor challenges — that’s a traffic jam.

Their brain has a beautiful idea.

But their hand can’t keep up.

Or their spelling can’t keep up.

Or their working memory drops pieces of the sentence before it gets to the page.

And suddenly writing feels like:

GRIND.

Not because they hate stories.

Not because they aren’t smart.

Because their technical skills can’t keep pace with their thoughts.

That mismatch creates frustration.

And frustration turns into “I hate writing.”

Step One: Practice Technical Skills Separately

Technical writing skills are important.

But they don’t have to be practiced inside creative writing.

Grammar?

Worksheets or digital practice.

Spelling?

Targeted word lists.

Handwriting?

Copywork.

Copying quotes or passages from a favorite book is powerful because it removes the creative demand. The child can focus solely on:

Letter formation
Spacing
Neatness
Muscle memory

No thinking about what to say.

No worrying about ideas.

Just mechanics.

That’s much more manageable.

Step Two: Let Creative Flow Be Fast

When it’s time for your child to create something — let them use whatever tool allows their thoughts to move at the speed of their brain.

That might be:

Typing
Voice-to-text
Speaking while you scribe
Recording themselves first

The goal is to let them experience:

The joy of storytelling.

The strategy of organizing ideas.

The power of expressing a thought fully.

Without getting stuck on spelling every third word.

If their brain is racing with ideas, don’t slow it down with letter formation practice.

Protect the flow.

You Can Combine — Without Overloading

For younger kids, you might:

Let them tell you a story while you scribe it in highlighter.
Later, have them trace over it for handwriting practice.
The creativity and the technical work happen — just not at the same time.
For older kids:
They might draft using voice-to-text.
Then later go back to edit grammar and structure.

Still practicing technical skills.

Still building strong writing.

Just not forcing everything to happen simultaneously.

Why This Matters

When writing becomes a constant grind, kids start to believe:

“I’m bad at writing.”

“I’m not creative.”

“I hate school.”

But often, they don’t hate writing.

They hate bottlenecks.

They hate the feeling of their ideas being trapped behind slow mechanics.

When you separate the two, something beautiful happens:

They start enjoying thinking again.

They start taking creative risks.

They start seeing themselves as capable.

And once confidence builds?

Technical skill gets easier to practice.

If your child says they hate writing, try this shift:

Practice the mechanics separately.

Protect the creative flow.

Let their ideas move freely.

You’ll be amazed at how quickly the resistance softens when the traffic jam clears.

Lindsey

certified special-ed educator & co-founder, Schoolio

Once a Crime, Now a Cornerstone

This has been on my mind today…

Not that long ago, homeschooling in Georgia was treated like a fringe idea. In some cases, it was outright illegal. Families who chose it were questioned, judged, and often misunderstood. Today, it has become one of the fastest growing education choices in the state. That shift tells us something important. Not just about Georgia, but about where education is heading everywhere.

The Atlanta Magazine story lays it out clearly. Georgia’s homeschooling boom did not come from one moment or one policy. It grew slowly, family by family, as parents watched their kids struggle in systems that were never designed for how they actually learn. Some were burned out. Some were anxious. Some were bored. Some were quietly disappearing in classrooms that moved too fast or not fast enough.

What changed was not just permission. It was trust. Trust that parents could make thoughtful decisions. Trust that learning does not need to look the same for every child. And trust that education can happen outside a building without losing its value.

Many of the families featured did not start out wanting to homeschool. This matters. Homeschooling is rarely the first choice. It is often the response to a moment where something feels off. A child stops asking questions. A once curious learner becomes withdrawn. School becomes a daily negotiation instead of a place of growth. Parents notice these signals long before report cards do.

What stands out is how diverse today’s homeschoolers are. They are not one type of family. They include working parents, single parents, military families, neurodivergent kids, gifted kids, and kids who just needed a different pace. Homeschooling in Georgia is no longer about opting out. It is about opting into something more intentional.

This is where the conversation gets interesting. The rise of homeschooling is not a rejection of education. It is a critique of rigidity. Parents are not saying learning does not matter. They are saying the current model is not flexible enough to meet real human needs.

At Schoolio, we see the same pattern across North America. Families come to homeschooling because their child needs time to breathe, space to think, and learning that adapts instead of demands. Especially for sensitive and neurodivergent kids, the traditional classroom can feel overwhelming. Noise, pace, pressure, and comparison all pile up. When those kids are given a calmer environment and lessons that meet them where they are, something shifts.

The Georgia story also shows how infrastructure is catching up. Co ops, hybrid programs, online platforms, and community groups are making homeschooling less isolating and more sustainable. Parents are not doing this alone anymore. They are building ecosystems around their kids.

This is the part many people miss. Homeschooling today is not about recreating school at home. It is about redesigning learning around the child. Academics still matter. But so does emotional safety. So does confidence. So does the ability to learn how to learn.

For parents reading this, the takeaway is simple. If your child is struggling in school, it does not mean they are broken. It means the environment might not fit. Georgia’s homeschooling boom is proof that when families are given options, they choose what works for their kids.

Education is changing because families are changing it. Not through protest, but through choice. And once a choice becomes a cornerstone, there is no going back.

Sathish

still learning, still unlearning

Source: Atlanta Magazine

https://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/once-a-crime-now-a-cornerstone-inside-georgias-homeschooling-boom/

What Is Time Blindness and Time Optimism? (And Why Your ADHD Child Isn’t “Late on Purpose”)

Have you ever said:

“We’re leaving in ten minutes.”

And your child hears it… nods… and then somehow starts a brand new LEGO build?

Or you ask how long their math will take and they confidently say, “Five minutes,” and forty-five minutes later they’re still halfway through?

Or they’re shocked — genuinely shocked — that it’s already bedtime?

That’s not laziness.

That’s not defiance.

That’s very often time blindness.

What Is Time Blindness?

Time blindness is the difficulty sensing and tracking the passage of time internally.

For many ADHDers, time does not feel linear.

It feels like:

Now

Not Now

That’s it.

Five minutes and fifty minutes can feel almost identical without external cues.

An hour can disappear in hyperfocus.

Ten minutes can feel unbearably long when doing something boring.

Time blindness is tied to executive functioning and working memory — both of which are heavily impacted in ADHD brains.

If working memory is the “mental sticky note” that keeps track of what you’re doing and how long you’ve been doing it, ADHD brains often have much weaker glue.

So the brain loses track.

Not because they don’t care.

Because they can’t feel it.

What Is Time Optimism?

Time optimism is the cheerful cousin of time blindness.

It’s the tendency to genuinely believe something will take less time than it actually will.

“I’ll clean my room in 10 minutes.”

“I can finish this before dinner.”

“I have tons of time.”

It’s not lying.

It’s not manipulation.

It’s an executive projection issue.

ADHD brains often struggle with future simulation — accurately picturing how long tasks require.

Add in dopamine-driven motivation (which rises when something is exciting and plummets when it’s not), and you get wildly inaccurate time estimates.

If the task feels easy in their head, they assume it will be quick.

The brain isn’t calculating past experience consistently.

It’s guessing.

Optimistically.

Is This Just an ADHD Thing?

Time blindness and time optimism are most strongly associated with ADHD because they’re rooted in executive function and dopamine regulation.

That said, autistic kids can also struggle with time — but usually for different reasons.

An autistic child may:

hyperfocus and lose track of time
struggle with transitions
feel distress when routines shift
have difficulty estimating task-switching effort

But their experience of time is often more about rigidity or deep focus than about an internal inability to sense its passing.

In ADHD, time itself feels slippery.

In autism, time may feel predictable but transitions feel destabilizing.

If your child is both ADHD and autistic, you may see both patterns layered together.

What Time Blindness Looks Like at Home

It can look like:

Chronic lateness — even when they’re trying.
Starting huge projects right before leaving the house.
Being confused about how long homework takes.
Struggling to pace themselves.
Forgetting how much time has already passed.
Underestimating transitions.

And here’s the hard part:

To the outside world, this looks like irresponsibility.

To the ADHD brain, it feels like confusion.

Why Punishment Doesn’t Fix It

If a child could “try harder” to feel time, they would.

Time blindness isn’t solved by:

scolding
shame
“you need to be more responsible”
taking away privileges

Because the issue isn’t motivation.

It’s perception.

You wouldn’t punish a child for being near-sighted.

Time blindness is similar — except it’s temporal.

What Actually Helps

Externalizing time.

ADHD brains often need time to be visible and tangible.

Timers.
Visual clocks.
Countdowns.
Written schedules.
Auditory reminders.
Chunking tasks with defined breaks.

Instead of saying, “We’re leaving soon,” try:

“We’re leaving in 15 minutes. I’m setting a 10-minute timer, and then a 5-minute warning.”

Instead of, “How long will that take?” try:

“Last time this took 40 minutes. Let’s plan for that.”

Instead of assuming they’re careless, assume they’re time-blind.

That shift changes your tone immediately.

The Bigger Picture

Time blindness and time optimism don’t mean your child is unreliable.

They mean their brain doesn’t automatically track duration the way neurotypical brains do.

And when we stop treating it like a character flaw and start treating it like a neurological difference, something softens.

We move from: “Why are you like this?”

To: “How can we support this?”

That’s where real change starts.

? Lindsey

certified special-ed educator, homeschool mom, & co-founder of Schoolio

You’re Not Doing It Wrong. You’re Parenting a Neurodivergent Child.

If you’re homeschooling a neurodivergent child, there’s a moment most of us hit where the doubt gets loud.

Your child is bright. Creative. Curious. And yet… school didn’t work. Public school didn’t work. Private school didn’t work. And now, even homeschooling can feel heavy some days.

You start wondering if you’re missing something. If you picked the wrong program. If you should be doing more. If the anxiety around math or reading means you’ve somehow failed them.

I want to say this clearly, because so many parents need to hear it:

You’re not doing it wrong. You’re parenting a neurodivergent child in a world that wasn’t built for them.

So many of the families I talk to are raising kids who are Autistic, ADHD, PDA, dyslexic, anxious or combinations. These are kids with incredible strengths — but they don’t respond well to rigid systems, constant demands, or learning environments that prioritize compliance over safety.

When learning comes with pressure, their nervous systems go into protection mode. Anxiety rises. Resistance shows up. And suddenly the focus isn’t learning anymore — it’s survival.

That doesn’t mean your child is “behind.”

It means the environment hasn’t fit them yet.

One of the hardest parts of homeschooling neurodivergent kids is letting go of the idea that learning should look linear. Or quiet. Or efficient. These kids often learn in bursts. In spirals. In intense interest-driven deep dives, followed by periods where they need rest and regulation more than content.

And that’s not a flaw — it’s information.

A child who struggles with math anxiety isn’t refusing because they’re lazy. A child who avoids reading isn’t failing because they don’t care. A child with PDA isn’t being oppositional — they’re protecting their autonomy because demands feel unsafe in their body.

When we understand that, everything shifts.

Homeschooling stops being about “fixing” them or catching them up, and starts becoming about building a learning environment that works with their brain instead of against it.

That might mean slowing down.

It might mean breaking lessons into smaller pieces.

It might mean offering more choice.

It might mean focusing on engagement and confidence before academics.

And yes — it might look very different from what school told you education is supposed to be.

But different doesn’t mean wrong.

If you’re showing up, adjusting, listening, and trying to understand your child — you’re already doing the most important part of this work. Neurodivergent kids don’t need perfect plans. They need adults who see them, trust them, and are willing to learn alongside them.

You’re not failing.

You’re learning.

And that’s exactly what your child needs from you.

? Lindsey

certified special-ed educator & co-founder, Schoolio

Why More Parents Are Choosing Homeschooling Even When It Was Never the Plan

This has been on my mind today…

I read a story recently about a parent who never planned to homeschool. It was not ideological. It was not a protest. It was not about rejecting school. It was simply about responding to a child who was struggling in ways that could no longer be ignored.

That story keeps echoing because it sounds like so many families I speak to.

The decision to homeschool is often framed as a bold choice or a radical one. In reality, for many parents, it is a quiet pivot. A moment where they realize that what is supposed to be working simply is not. Their child is anxious. Or exhausted. Or shutting down. Or falling behind while being told they are doing fine.

What struck me most was how ordinary the story was. No dramatic failure. No single breaking point. Just a slow accumulation of signs that school was costing more than it was giving.

This is something we do not talk about enough.

We talk about grades. We talk about outcomes. We talk about standards. But we rarely talk about the emotional tax school can take on a child who learns differently or feels out of place. We rarely talk about how long parents sit with doubt before making a change. Or how much guilt comes with admitting that the default path might not be the right one for your child.

Homeschooling, in these stories, is not about pulling kids away from the world. It is about bringing learning closer to who they are. It is about restoring confidence. It is about slowing things down long enough for curiosity to return.

Many of these parents still value structure. They still value rigor. They still care deeply about education. They are not opting out. They are opting in differently.

What keeps coming up is this idea of safety. Not physical safety, but emotional safety. The freedom to ask questions without fear. The space to make mistakes without labels. The ability to learn at a pace that does not constantly signal failure.

This is where homeschooling becomes less about location and more about intention.

At schoolio, we see this pattern over and over. Families who did not start out wanting to homeschool. Families who simply wanted their child to feel capable again. Families who wanted learning to stop being a daily battle.

Homeschooling is not a punishment. It is not giving up. It is not settling for less. For many families, it is a way to rebuild trust in learning itself.

Every child has a relationship with education. When that relationship is damaged, it needs care. Sometimes that care looks like staying and advocating. Sometimes it looks like stepping back and rebuilding at home.

What matters most is that we stop pretending there is only one right way.

Homeschooling is not for everyone. But for the families who choose it, often unexpectedly, it is not about escaping school. It is about choosing their child.

Sathish

still learning, still unlearning

“Not Educable”? Or Just Not Understood?

This has been on my mind today…

I was in a private “teachers only” Facebook group recently — don’t ask me how I got in ? — and one comment stopped me cold.

“Some of these kids just aren’t educable.”

It triggered me. Deeply.

Because I’ve been that kid.

Because I’ve raised a child labeled “lazy” for not learning the way others expected.

Because I’ve built a company, Schoolio, for the very kids traditional systems are too quick to write off.

When a teacher — someone trained to unlock potential — says a child can’t be educated, what they’re really saying is: “I don’t know how. And I’m not willing to try.” But no child is uneducable. Some are misunderstood.

Some are neurodivergent.

Some are traumatized.

Some are learning in a way you weren’t trained to see.

Education is a relationship, not a one-way delivery service. It’s not just about curriculum — it’s about care, creativity, and compassion.

What we can’t do is confuse a system’s failure with a child’s inability. The system was never designed to serve every child — especially those who learn differently.

And that’s why Schoolio exists.

We don’t believe in “bad kids.”

We believe in bad assumptions, outdated frameworks, and a desperate need for empathy in education. Because when you tell a child they’re uneducable, you’re not describing them — you’re indicting yourself.

So the next time a student struggles… pause.

Ask what’s missing.

Ask how you can adapt.

Ask what support might unlock their potential.

Because learning isn’t a light switch. It’s a spark. You just have to be willing to see it.

Sathish
Still learning, still unlearning

Homeschooling Parent- The Quietly Bold

Fortune favors the bold.

Not the loudest.

Not the most perfect.

Not the ones with the most polished plans.

The bold.

The parent who pulls their kid out of a system everyone else still trusts.

The parent who chooses connection over conformity.

Flexibility over tradition.

Peace over pressure.

I’ve met hundreds of these parents. Quietly bold.

No parade. No validation. Just a gut feeling that this was right for their child.

They didn’t wait for permission.

They didn’t wait for the school to change.

They made the change themselves.

And the result? That’s the “fortune” part.

Kids who smile again.

Kids who ask questions again.

Kids who don’t hate learning.

Kids who feel seen.

We get asked all the time: “Is homeschooling a risk?”

Yes. So is sending your child into a system that doesn’t fit. Both paths take boldness. One just gives you more control.

This is why I believe in homeschooling.

This is why I believe in Schoolio.

Not because it’s trendy. Not because it’s perfect. But because it puts the child back at the center — and trusts the parent to lead.

Fortune favors the bold.

If you’ve made the leap, you already know.

If you’re on the edge, maybe this is your sign.

—Sathish

still learning, still unlearning

There Are No Bad Kids.

There are no bad kids.

This has been on my mind today…

“Is that your firstborn?” someone would ask. And reluctantly, I would be acknowledged. I was 12 years old. A little boy whose greatest crime was a set of grades that didn’t meet someone else’s expectations.

In school, I wasn’t a troublemaker. But I was already being written off. I didn’t measure up. I didn’t fit in. And no one was coming to help.

What many adults forget is this: There are no bad kids.

Some kids feel confused. Others believe they are dumb before they even get a chance to feel capable. A system labels these kids with scores that start their story and end it before they can begin.

For so many children, the moment a poor grade lands in front of them, everything shifts. The label sticks. The expectations drop. The pressure increases. And the love? That part often fades into the background.

From that point forward, learning is no longer something you do to grow. It becomes something you have to prove.

I think back to my own childhood and wonder what would’ve been different if someone — anyone — had paused and asked not, “What’s wrong with you?” but instead, “What makes you come alive?”

That’s why this company, Schoolio, isn’t just a platform for me — it’s personal. I’m not building a business. I’m trying to build what I needed at 12. A place where kids don’t feel invisible. Where parents and students light up together. Where learning — or the lack of it — isn’t used as a weapon or a judgment, but seen as what it truly is: a work in progress. A human journey. A shared path.

That’s what homeschooling offers so many families — not just a curriculum, but a chance to reset the story. To raise children who know their worth, not by test scores, but by the fire in their eyes when something finally clicks. Or the calm that comes when they feel safe enough to try again.

I didn’t get that growing up.

But I’m doing my part to make sure someone else’s child does.

Making a child invisible is the harshest punishment.

Please — don’t do that to your kids.

Sathish

still learning, still unlearning

Parental Burnout

As parents, we often put ourselves at the bottom of the list regarding self-care and needs. Many parents stress that everyone is well taken care of but forget themselves. The dangers of continually doing this can lead to parental burnout.

You are hiding your feelings while neglecting your needs.

When you constantly put most of your energy into your children and their needs while neglecting your own, you can become more susceptible to parental burnout and compassion fatigue. A huge indicator is when you feel like you have absolutely nothing left to give to your family because your exhaustion level is high. Hiding your feelings and neglecting your needs significantly affects your mental health.

It can be easy to indulge in parental guilt when experiencing burnout. We tell ourselves that we should have it all together; we shouldn’t struggle. Because many of us think that our problems are exclusive to ourselves, everyone else must be perfect, right? That’s a false belief that needs to be corrected. This is why it’s important to note that burnout affects parents around the globe.

Savanta ComRes conducted a recent poll in 2021. The results showed that 45% of parents feel burned out. In the 1980s, Belgian psychology researchers identified parental burnout for the first time. Researchers Moira Mikolajczak and Isabelle Roskam were the first to describe parental burnout. They first described it as “an exhaustion syndrome, characterized by feeling physically and mentally overwhelmed.” The cause? Being a parent. As this syndrome was discovered in the 1980s, we can prove that generations before us have also struggled with parental burnout. It’s not exclusive to you, so don’t feel guilty.

Symptoms of parental burnout:

It’s important to remember that burnout can look very different for everyone. While some people may experience physical symptoms, others may experience emotional symptoms. And others may experience both!

Looking at the most common symptoms:

Feelings of hopelessness, self-doubt and helplessness.
Exhaustion or sense drained all the time.
Headaches, muscle aches, neck pain.
No motivation for basic tasks.
Distinct changes to sleeping habits and appetite.
You feel like you are detached from others and alone in the world.
Irritability.
Behaviours that are isolating.
Brain fog and confusion.
Forgetfulness.
Significant increase in stress levels.

You may be more prone to parental burnout if you have chronic parenthood-related stress. This chronic parental stress can come from several sources. Including the pandemic, virtual learning, school closures, children with special needs, health complications, homeschooling, single parenting, a lack of support, or parenting while working from home. These are just some of the risk factors.

Risks of leaving parental burnout untreated:

Many complications can occur if warning signs of parental burnout are left untreated. These complications include overwhelming exhaustion that is hard to cope with. Parents with young children usually tend to be physically tired. At the same time, parents with older children will usually experience emotional exhaustion. They are generally resulting from conflicts with their teens.

Additionally, burned-out parents will begin to distance themselves from their children. They are doing so to preserve their energy. Following this, many parents who suffer from burnout notice a loss of fulfillment in parenting. The consequences of parental burnout are different from common job burnout. As you already know, parents don’t get a vacation, unlike a job. Additionally, you cannot just leave your parenting roles the way someone can leave an occupation.

Burnout can cause parents to become violent or even neglectful toward their children if burnout is left untreated. I’m sure you’re aware this doesn’t just negatively affect the children; it also causes parents to feel shame. Shame they will dwell on, causing them to sink deeper and deeper into these negative feelings.

“Parental burnout is the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion one feels from the chronic stress of parenting.”
Dr. Puja Aggarwal

Pandemic parenting is incredibly exhausting.

Recent research by a UK children’s charity showed that more than 80% of parents struggle. These parents share that they have at least one symptom of burnout. The pandemic has adversely affected children’s education and mental health. And even more so are those effects on children when parents are burned out and inadvertently put their stress onto their children.

Luckily, parental burnout isn’t a life sentence. And with time and the right tools, you can overcome parental burnout and get back to being the parent you want to be.

Overcoming parental burnout

If you have noticed that you are experiencing some symptoms of burnout, then you must do the work now to get a handle on it before it gets out of control.

Some simple changes include:

Improve how you communicate your feelings.

Communication is key. If you are beginning to feel burnt out, your first step needs to be communication. Communicate how you feel to your partner and let them know you need extra support right now. We like to think that our partners can read our minds and know exactly what we need. But they can’t! So communicate. If you’re a single parent, try talking to a friend or family member you trust.

Be mindful of what you’re fuelling your body with.

If you’re feeling horrendously exhausted, the easy fix would be to grab more coffee or a sugary snack to bring your energy back up. This will provide you with that temporary boost of energy that you were looking for. However, it will also cause you to crash later. Try to break the habit of getting more coffee and sugar. And instead, choose to fuel your body with foods rich in nutrients. Aim to include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins in your meals.

Exercise.

You don’t have to do very much research to learn that physical activity can boost your energy and raise your feel-good hormones. Exercise also can reduce stress, anxiety and even depression. Exercising is an essential tool for fighting off parental burnout. Please don’t feel intimidated; you don’t need to go to the gym daily or run marathons for this to work. It can be as simple as taking a 15-20 minute walk around the neighbourhood. This will help clear your head and boost your energy while moving your body and breathing fresh air.

Stop feeling guilty for caring for yourself.

Never feel guilty for taking time for yourself or your partner. Focusing on your needs and relationship doesn’t make you a bad parent. It’s the opposite; taking time for yourself and practicing healthy self-care will make you an even better parent.

Talk to a mental health professional.

If you have concerns about your mental health, energy levels, or well-being, please don’t hesitate to seek professional help. Mental health professionals are trained to give you the tips you need to improve.

Use the Burnout Blueprint method.

In collaboration with Dr. Ben and Dr. Ashley, Daddy’s Digest has designed tools to help parents overcome parental burnout. These fantastic tools have come from Dr. Ben and Dr. Ashley’s 14 years of experience and have been tested on thousands of patients. The Burnout Blueprint has years of research, papers, and testing condensed into 11 unique modules designed to support burnout sustainably.

You can learn more about The Burnout Blueprint here.

You aren’t alone.

Parental burnout affects millions of parents around the globe. If you are struggling with it, please don’t feel ashamed. It doesn’t mean that you are a terrible parent. Or that you aren’t strong enough to manage it all. You are human, and you have needs. If you are struggling with parental burnout, please be kind to yourself. And take the necessary steps to get better.

Once you start feeling better, always be sure to add specific habits to your routine to keep parental burnout from popping up again because it is preventable with the proper steps.

Some simple ways to prevent parental burnout from taking over include:

Ask for help.
Communicate your needs.
Hire a babysitter from time to time.
Exercise daily.
Practice self-care.
Be kind to yourself.
Only set realistic expectations.

Resources:

Dear Exhausted and Burnt Out Parents, We’re Here to Help – Healthline

The Impact of Parental Burnout – American Psychological Association

COVID-19 is Still Causing Parental Burnout- Do you Know the Symptoms? – World Economic Forum

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