Let's talk mom burnout. It's a dark depression that can incapacitate. We hide it from kids, spouse, friends, family, ourselves. We're terrified lest anyone see and think we're the rotten parents we believe we are. From 25 years parenting four children, let me assure you--mom-burnout is normal and manageable. But dads, we need your help. Here's how.
* Grow up. Said bluntly, dads sometime burn us out: behaving immaturely and selfishly, making impulsive decisions without consulting us, parenting irrationally, taking and not giving, sulking, demanding. That's not husband or father behavior. You might as well be one of our kids. Parenting Tips--Hows Dads Help Prevent Mom Burnout