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13-27 Jan: Banish burnout with an after-work routine (#5)
Alex Siega
January 13, 2025 • Read time: 5 minutes
Happy, happy new year from the Amsterdam Parent Project!
The first issue of 2025 is full of 🔥 as we tackle the topic of stress and burnout. Nearly 65% of parents report burnout symptoms — I’m one of them 🫂 — and it’s not something I expected when I became a parent. I was prepared to look out for signs of postpartum anxiety and depression, but the complete, unshakeable exhaustion that comes with burnout was new to me in the context of parenthood.
Consider this issue and Burnout Brunch APP’s way of starting 2025 with hearts wide open. It’s totally normal to feel stressed and burnt out as a parent. Now it’s time to learn how to sustainably take care of yourself alongside the baby 🫶🏻
Photo by Mahmud Ahsan on Unsplash
👩⚕️ Dear Dr. Mom: How can I be a present parent after a hard day at work?
For this week’s Dear Dr. Mom, we asked the three Burnout Brunch panelists what the community most wanted to know regarding stress and burnout: how to arrive home after a hard work day and make the switch to “give everything to your baby” mode.
“Ease into the transition by focusing on a simple bonding activity like cuddling, singing a song, or sharing a snack. Being fully present with your baby in the first 10-15 minutes after getting home can set a loving tone for the whole evening.”
Psychotherapist Dr. Irena Domachowska and coaches Karla Calinawan and Shelley Janes share examples — more than 10! — of successful after-work routines to keep stress and burnout at bay. Read on to find which rituals resonate with you 👇️
And if you’re keen to ask your own questions, please join us at Burnout Brunch on 25 Jan! You’ll get many more actionable tips for navigating stress and burnout from our experts — as well as from fellow parents going through the same thing 🫂 If you can’t make it, we’d appreciate a share in your parent networks 💗
Mouse Mansion Mini Museum
🗓️ What’s happening around town
Looking for something fun to do with your little one? Here's a selection of upcoming activities and events for babies, toddlers, and their parents:
Center
Mouse Mansion Mini Museum
Open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM — GrachtengordelA cute children’s bookstore with an impressive whimsical mouse world display. If you find yourself freezing in the center with your little one, this is a (free) place to take shelter that keeps them entertained for a bit!
West
Fri 17 Jan @ 19:30 — Mercatorbuurt
Fathers and fathers-to-be support each other through meditation, sharing, and embodied practices.
The Tropical Tulips Children’s Show
Sun 19 Jan @ 11:00 — Schinkelbuurt
The Netherlands meets Brazil in this joyful show with singing, dancing, and fun interaction from the stage.
Mon 20 Jan @ 15:00 — Rembrandtpark
Join the APP community for a park walk with your babies, partners, dogs — or just yourself!
South
Wed 15 Jan (Every 2 weeks) @ 10:00 - 11:00 — Olympic Quarter
All babies welcome at this Spanish language reading circle, hosted by our friends at Hola Nanny.
Sat 18 Jan, 25 Jan (Every Saturday) @ 11:00 — Rivierenbuurt
Community member Natalie loves this class for being more spiritual and attentive to the babies.
Want to share an event with our community? Email [email protected] to get in touch.
Until next time,
Alex from the Amsterdam Parent Project (APP)