Stressful parents! Experts warn of parent-burn-out in the district of Mettmann

Stressful parents! Experts warn of parent-burn-out in the district of Mettmann

In the recent conference of equal opportunities officers in the district of Mettmann, a central topic was discussed: the pressing reconciliation of family, care and work. In view of the increasing cost of living and an acute shortage of skilled workers in daycare centers, around 62 percent of parents with minor children often feel stressed, according to a Forsa study in 2024. This burden can have serious consequences, including a potential "parent-burn-out". In order to avoid excessive demands, parents are available to various support offers.

The equal opportunities officers inform that legal guardians can contact local youth welfare offices in order to receive professional advice. In addition, a protected breastfeeding area was set up in the Mettmann city library to facilitate life for parents of small children. The close cooperation between the equal opportunities officers and the youth welfare offices aims to find sustainable solutions for the structural challenges. Parents are invited to visit the specialist and advice centers in their city if they are overwhelmed or worried about their children. For more information, see the details at rp-online.de .