Two thirds of working parents 'struggle to care for their own health'

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Half of women and one third of men told a survey of almost 6300 parents they were under 'a lot' or 'a great deal' of stress, and two thirds reported feeling too emotionally or physically drained when they got home from work to contribute to their family.

One quarter of working parents are considering leaving their job in the next year due to stress caused by the conflict between work and caring responsibilities.

Half of women and one third of men told the employer-sponsored survey they were under "a lot" or "a great deal" of stress and two thirds reported feeling too emotionally or physically drained when they got home from work to contribute to their family.

Before she had children, digital product manager Louise Holben made plenty of time to look after her physical and mental health. She ran every morning and did yoga; but this stopped abruptly when she returned to work after her first child.

 

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Health management plan Very important.

No wonder we are not breeding.

There was some BS ABC news story about ice baths being the solution. Not, you know, actually less stressful workplaces.

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