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Given how high the standards are that we set for ourselves as parents, it’s hardly surprising that we sometimes find ourselves flirting with burnout.a

Though parenthood is certainly a job that can wear you out, there are a number of things you can do to recharge your parenting batteries.

Here are a few ideas:

Learn how to spot the early warning signs of parent burnout. If you find yourself becoming obsessed with the frustrations of parenting, second-guessing your parenting decisions most or all of the time, feeling trapped or hopeless, or starting to experience some of the physical symptoms of stress (for example, headaches, heart palpitations, chronic colds or sinus problems, dizziness, nausea and so on), you could be experiencing burnout.

Make a point of keeping up some of your pre-baby interests so that you have something to focus on other than your role as a parent.

Designate part of your home as a child-free zone. That way, you’ll have a small refuge to retreat to if you’re feeling swallowed up by demands of parenthood.

Make sure that you take breaks from your child on a regular basis, even if you have to hire someone to buy yourself a little time away.

Find creative ways to recharge your batteries.

Recognize that some parents face greater parenting challenges than others and, therefore, face a greater risk of burnout.