Whether it’s 5 a.m. hockey practices, the rising cost of equipment, or juggling schedules for three different kids, parents are feeling the pressure.
On the MIX Morning Show, Sean Kelly and Mariam Serkal talk with Dr Julie Gowthorpe RSW about stressed-out parents trying to keep up with competitive sports and today, they’re joined by a special guest expert, former NHL player and now coach, Andrew Shaw.
Parents are stretched thin with time, money and trying to care for themselves. Exhaustion leads to irritability, and families start running on autopilot. Meals in the car, less family downtime, and increased conflict between parents who may not agree on the commitment level.
It is essential to keep communication open and look at your family unit as a team taking on different tasks.
