Mental health breaks for parents are nonnegotiable: Here’s what experts say
Care.com, August 18, 2022
Dr. Jeff Temple said that the oxygen mask analogy — the one about making sure you put your own on before helping others — is used ad nauseum for a reason: It’s the truth. “If you run out of oxygen, you’re of no use to your fellow passengers,” he says. “Same holds true for parenting. If you don’t take care of yourself, you’ll be a less effective parent and more prone to burnout and lashing out.”