Parenting is a hard job. In fact, parenting can introduce you to every stage of tired!

When you have a newborn in your arms, or toddlers running around, physical exhaustion sets in. Then when the kids get older, your schedule is jam packed, activities are endless, and there’s not a moment to rest.

But when Mom and Dad have a teenager at home, the fatigue gets cranked up to a whole new level. Now it’s an emotional and relational exhaustion, mainly arising from conflict and constant tension at home.

Are you there? Are you flat-out tired?

Mom, Dad, stick with it. The wear-out of the teen years will come to an end soon, and all the hard work will pay off! Take a deep breath. Don’t lose heart. You’re almost done.

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