Parenting Well When You're Tired as Hell

About this book

Parents are tired and burnt out. Children need their affection, attention, and engagement for healthy development. What's an exhausted mom or dad to do? Enter developmental and behavioral pediatrician Dr. Damon Korb with this slightly tongue-in-cheek lifesaver-- Parenting Well When You're Tired as Hell. Dr. Korb shares more than 700 restful hours of parenting strategies to fit any family's routine. Parents will discover fun and developmentally appropriate activities to do with their children while they sneak in a little rest for themselves. By promoting and supporting pretend play, like dressing up in costumes, building with blocks, and reading books, which have all been scientifically proven to improve the trajectory of brain growth, parents can provide critical engagement all while laying down. As a busy practicing pediatrician and father of five, Dr. Korb's playful advice is rooted in his knowledge of child development and reinforced by his own experiences as a Very. Tired. Dad. And while the activities presented are all fun and games, Dr. Korb shares with parents the importance of the topic. Children who bond with their mothers and fathers behave better and experience fewer life-long mental health problems. Time spent engaging with the kids, rather than over-reliance on electronics, is critical, even when adults are too tired for more active play. The strategies in this guide recognize that yes, moms and dads ARE tired as hell. But it's still possible to be a great parent and get rest at the same time!