The Hidden Crisis Facing Working Parents Today | Work, Burnout & Family Balance
Parenting Collective
Are you a working parent struggling to balance career, family life, and your own wellbeing?
You are not alone.
In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with workplace and family wellbeing expert Dr Rosina McAlpine to explore the hidden crisis facing working parents today: burnout, stress, mental load, and the impossible pressure to "do it all."
With more families than ever relying on two working parents, many mums and dads are finding themselves overwhelmed by work demands, school commitments, childcare responsibilities, sporting schedules, technology challenges, and the emotional labour of modern parenting.
In this episode, you will learn:
✔ Why modern parenting feels harder than ever
✔ The real causes of parental burnout and stress
✔ Why work-life balance feels impossible for many families
✔ How workplace culture impacts family wellbeing
✔ Practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve family life
✔ What employers can do to better support working parents
✔ How parents can create healthier boundaries between work and home
✔ Why supporting parents benefits workplaces, businesses, and society as a whole
Dr Rosina McAlpine is an internationally recognised researcher, speaker, and founder of Win Win Parenting, helping organisations create family-friendly workplaces that support both employees and business success.
Whether you are a working mum, working dad, business owner, HR leader, manager, or parent navigating the challenges of modern family life, this conversation will give you practical insights, validation, and hope.
👇 We would love to hear from you in the comments:
What is your biggest challenge as a working parent right now?
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Donna Moala
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