PODCAST: Kateřina Trávníček: How to stay sane in parenthood and find balance

Podcast naBOSo Children Barefoot Walking, Movement and Health

How can you avoid parental burnout, find time for yourself, and handle challenges with perspective and humour?

In today’s episode of the naBOSo mluVÍ podcast, we welcome Kateřina Trávníček – a therapist in training and mum of two, who speaks openly about something that often gets overlooked in parenthood: parents’ mental health. Together, we’ll talk about how to navigate parenting with more ease, hold on to your own identity, and cope with the pressures and expectations of society.

Kateřina shares her experience, advice and practical tips on how not to lose your mind with the never-ending to-do list, how to find balance between caring for your family and caring for yourself, and why it’s time to stop feeling guilty. You can also look forward to a discussion about children and digital technology, as well as how to survive the teenage years without losing your sense of humour.

In today’s episode, you’ll also learn:
00:00 Introduction and guest welcome
04:14 Social pressures and expectations in parenting
05:30 Sharing responsibilities for the home and children
07:54 How to manage parenting as a single parent
11:15 How to find balance in life
12:52 Parenting now vs 30 years ago
16:00 Self-care and time for yourself
17:52 Behaviour patterns we pick up from our parents
20:58 How to handle the teenage years
25:15 The impact of digital technology on children and parents
35:16 Reflections on the future of parenting and social change

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