Parental Burnout and Overwhelm with “Dr. Nurse Mama” Jessica Peck

As a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care, over the last 20 years Dr. Jessica Peck has engaged, encouraged, equipped, and empowered families to raise holistically healthy kids. She guides parents to help navigate challenging parenting moments to escape shame and stigma with grace, hope, and courage.In her book, Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life’s Toughest Issues, Dr. Peck often mentions the need to create a communication bridge between teens and parents. In this interview, she shares why this seems so difficult and how we can decrease those feelings of parental burnout and overwhelm.Episode HighlightsWhat “breathing room” looks/feels like for Dr. PeckHow to decrease the overwhelming feelings that come with trying to communicate with our teens (and why it feels that way!)Practical ways to connect with our teensWays to help our kids feel less overwhelmed in their own livesStrategies Dr. Peck has found to be helpful when managing time and creating some breathing room in her own life<br/>Resources MentionedBehind Closed Doors by Jessica L. PeckDr. Nurse Mama Podcast<br/>Related Episodes / You Might Also LikeEpisode 16: Embracing Your Season of MotherhoodEpisode 18: Giving Yourself Grace Through Seasons of Life<br/>Connect with Dr. PeckWebsite: www.drnursemama.com IG: @dr.nurse.mamaFB: @Dr.NurseMamaTwitter: @DrPeckPNP<br/>Connect with Rachelracheldbaker.comInstagram @rachel.d.baker Email rachel@racheldbaker.com<br/>Read it on the blogSome of the links I share are affiliate links, and I will earn a commission if you go through them to make a purchase. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because I think they are amazing and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases!Mentioned in this episode:I'd love to speak at your eventI’m a certified Life Coach with a masters degree in the field of education, but it’s honestly my life experience that allows me to provide the support for these women that’s the most helpful. As someone who has experienced the stress and chaos of an overloaded schedule and life, I deeply understand the importance of creating some breathing room to refill your own cup so that you can continue to pour into others. When speaking to groups, I share practical tips and strategies to help these women reclaim their time without guilt and to prior