22. Getting Off the ‘Supermum/Superdad’ Wheel – How to Cease the Do-It-All Syndrome - Episode 22 Parents At Work Podcast

When asked to draw a ‘modern day parent’ it’s highly likely that most of us ‘in the trenches’ would draw a mum or dad with a cape on their back, a device in one hand, spatula in the other, book in the other (yes, we’re in three arm territory here). They would possibly appear stressed or at least have the ‘I’ve got this… I think’ look on their face. The demands and pressures come from all directions these days - the opinions and expectations from others, the inner critic, the picture perfect media ideals etc – it can be hard to cut through when your juggling a bulging bag of life responsibilities and are looking for the answers anywhere you can get it. But when is enough enough? At what point will we question the momentum we’re living in – one that leaves us feel shattered at the end of the year and ultimately affects our personal wellbeing and relationships.

In this episode Katie and Sam explore the images we’re fed of the perfect parent and how we can avoid its pitfalls.