Designed 4 More

Parental Stress - At An All-Time High


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😩 Parental Burnout Is Real — But So IsHope. Let’s Talk About It.

Between school demands, technology overload,emotional challenges, and the pressure to “do it all,” parental stress is at an all-time high — and many families are silently struggling to stay afloat. But you’re not alone, and there is a better way forward.

In this timely episode of the Designed 4 More podcast, join Dr. Tim Jennings and the team as they welcome Katey McPherson — a nationally recognized expert in child development, digital safety, and emotional wellness — to dive deep into the mental, emotional, and relational toll of parental stress.

With over 27 years of experience as a teacher,counselor, and school administrator, Katey brings practical wisdom and evidence-based strategies to help overwhelmed parents reclaim peace, reconnect with their children, and lead with confidence. Together, we explore what’s behind today’s rising levels of burnout — from unrealistic expectations to digital distractions — and offer tools that help you thrive in your parenting journey.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

·     Why parental stress and burnout arerising faster than ever

·      The impact of chronic stress on parenting,mental health, and family connection

·      How to identify early signs of overwhelm inyourself and your children

·      The role of digital overloadin emotional dysregulation for parents and kids

·      Practical, research-backed tools for emotionalregulation and self-care

·      Faith-based principles that restore perspectiveand peace in high-stress moments

·      How to set realistic boundaries, manage guilt,and parent with grace

·      Katey’s top strategies for building connectionin the digital age

·      Neuroscience insights into why stress hijacksdecision-making and how to calm it

·      A reminder that you don’t have to be a perfectparent — just a present one

💬 Whether you’re a parent, teacher, counselor, or someone who works with families, this episode offers real hope, real science, and real tools to help lighten the emotional load and foster healthy, resilient homes.📬 Got a question for our next Q&A? Email usat: [email protected]

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