Photo: SuppliedShe said, interestingly, the lockdown itself was not a strong predictor of parental burnout. "For some parents, lockdown was a positive experience that gave them more quality time with their children. “To prevent parental burnout, parents can address potential stressors before a pandemic hits, or other major changes land. We usually give parents strategies to support the child, but these results suggest that it is beneficial for us to shift the focus onto parents. These can protect parents from burnout and will in turn promote the wellbeing of tamariki.”The study is part of The International Investigation of Parental Burnout (IIPB).

Source: Otago Daily Times November 17, 2020 20:15 UTC