Parent Self-Care & Burnout
Parental burnout, rage, resentment and recovery — for the parent who has been last on the list for several years.
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Thrive Parenting Company
Therapist-curated resource guide
Parent Self-Care & Burnout
A Thrive List™ for the Parent Self-Care & Burnout pathway
Last updated 30 July 2026
From the therapist
Read the first two resources even if you read nothing else. Burnout recovery starts with recognising the state you are in, and most parents underestimate it by a wide margin.
If you're overwhelmed, start here
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Burnout(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Emily & Amelia Nagoski
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Mother Hunger(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Kelly McDaniel
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Fair Play(find this book on Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Eve Rodsky
If today is not the day for a reading list: take the three Start Here picks, ignore everything else, and come back in a month.
What's inside
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Best Parent Books
10 recommendations
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7 more in the PDF
Best Children's Books
3 recommendations
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Best Teen Books
2 recommendations
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Best Podcasts
4 recommendations
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1 more in the PDF
Best Apps
5 recommendations
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2 more in the PDF
Best Websites
3 recommendations
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Best YouTube Channels
3 recommendations
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Helpful Organisations
4 recommendations
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1 more in the PDF
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