Raising kids is never an easy task. But today’s parents are really struggling. Nearly half of parents say that most days they are so stressed, they cannot function.

This stress goes beyond the costs and demands of raising a child. Many parents feel like they are preparing their children for a future that is difficult to understand and predict.

Even therapists admit, there’s no playbook for parents. But there are some things you can to do (maybe) worry a little bit less and still raise a great kid. Today, we talk about managing parental anxiety, burnout and stress.

GUESTS:
Melissa Whitson: Professor of Psychology at the University of New Haven
Rebecca Harvey: Professor at Southern Connecticut State University in the MFT Program
Alexis AP Munson: LCSW based in North Haven, Connecticut
George Gogas: LCSW at Charter Oak Therapeutic Services, LLC

Raising kids is never an easy task. But today&rsquo;s parents are really struggling. Nearly half&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/parents-under-pressure.pdf">of parents say that most days they are so stressed, they cannot function.</a>
This stress goes beyond the costs and demands of raising a child. Many parents feel like they are preparing their children for a future that is difficult to understand and predict.
Even therapists admit, there&rsquo;s no playbook for parents. But there are some things you can to do (maybe) worry a little bit less and still raise a great kid. Today, we talk about managing parental anxiety, burnout and stress.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.newhaven.edu/faculty-staff-profiles/melissa-whitson.php">Melissa Whitson:&nbsp;</a>Professor of Psychology at the University of New Haven</li>
<li><a href="https://www.southernct.edu/directory/harveyr7">Rebecca Harvey:</a>&nbsp;Professor at Southern Connecticut State University in the MFT Program</li>
<li><a href="https://phppd.providence.org/BaseSearch/Facility/View/114033546161510?PlanName=Providence%20Choice%20Network">Alexis AP Munson:</a>&nbsp;LCSW based in North Haven, Connecticut</li>
<li><a href="https://charteroaktherapy.com/">George Gogas:</a>&nbsp;LCSW at Charter Oak Therapeutic Services, LLC</li>
</ul>

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Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.