#21 Staying Connected When You're Burned Out, Tired, and Overwhelmed
Update: 2025-10-29
Description
Parenting through busy or exhausting seasons can leave us feeling stretched thin and disconnected. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, Mykayla shares how to stay emotionally connected to your kids when your energy is running low.
You’ll learn practical, grace-filled strategies for keeping communication open, finding small moments of connection, and showing your kids that love and presence don’t disappear just because your capacity has shifted.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How to use what’s already in your routine to create meaningful connection moments without adding more to your plate
- Simple ways to add a small touch of “special” that make kids feel seen and loved, even in busy seasons
- Why honest communication matters, and how naming your limits actually builds trust and emotional safety
- How to release perfection and focus on presence over performance when you’re feeling burned out
- Conversation starters to spark connection when energy or motivation is low
Resources & Links
- Free guide: 5 Ways to Create Time for Connection with Your Kids
- Follow on Instagram: @whatiwantmykidstoknow_pod
- Visit the website: www.whatiwantmykidstoknow.com
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