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Better Maternity Leave, Family Friendly Work Places with Parent Advocate -  Georgie Dent
12 April 2026

Better Maternity Leave, Family Friendly Work Places with Parent Advocate - Georgie Dent

Parenting Collective

About

Parenting today isn’t just busy, it is overwhelming.

In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Georgie Dent, CEO of @theparenthood, to explore why modern parenting feels harder than ever before.

From parenting burnout and mental load to the rising cost of living, lack of support, and unrealistic expectations,  this conversation dives deep into the real pressures families are facing right now.

If you are a parent feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or like you are constantly “on” you are not alone. This episode explains why parenting feels this hard and what actually needs to change to better support families.

What you will learn in this episode:

    Why parenting is more stressful in today’s worldThe impact of cost of living on families and parentsWhat “mental load” really means in parentingHow parenting burnout shows up (and why it’s rising)Why you can’t fix everything for your childrenThe reality of raising kids while working full-timeWhy systemic support for parents matters

Who this is for:

    Overwhelmed mums and dadsWorking parents juggling career and familyParents of toddlers, teens, or multiple childrenAnyone feeling burnt out, anxious, or stretched in parenting

Follow Georgie Dent: 

Website: https://www.theparenthood.org.au/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiedent/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheParenthoodProject/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparenthood/

Twitter/X: https://x.com/the_parenthood

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparenthood

  

Join The Parenthood: https://www.theparenthood.org.au/join


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Much Love 💞

Donna Moala 
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