Parents Under Pressure
Strategy
Parents Under Pressure
[Conversation between my partner and me this morning]
“Kerry Anne – what are you writing your blog about this week?”
“A response to the US Surgeon General’s advisory on the mental health crisis for parents.”
“There’s a mental health crisis every day in this house between 6:30-8:30am!”
Cue the uproarious and anxious laughter from my partner and me. Why am I writing about parents under pressure? Because I feel pressure and anxiety every single day as a working parent and I suspect your employees do too. Managing the emotional needs of our children, providing for our family, while trying to make a difference at work is a lot. Not to mention trying to meet the impossible expectations of being the perfect parent portrayed on social media.
In an increasingly fast-paced world, the mental health and well-being of parents has become a crucial topic of discussion. The recent US Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents sheds light on the mounting pressures faced by parents today. It calls for both systemic changes and community-driven solutions to support parents as they juggle the demands of family, work, and their own mental health. The advisory serves as a stark reminder that parenting, while incredibly rewarding, comes with unique challenges that have been exacerbated by social, economic, and environmental factors. I will share key takeaways from the advisory and discuss how leaders and HR practitioners can better support parents under pressure.
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