Many Boomer women remember the reality of single parenthood. Today, many are watching their adult children face the same challenges in a world that feels faster, more expensive, and far more demanding.
In this conversation, Pat Hankin shares practical, research-backed strategies for reducing overwhelm, managing the mental load, building resilience, and creating support systems that help both parents and children thrive.
• What the “mental load” really looks like for single parents
• Why routines reduce Stress for both children and adults
• Practical ways grandparents can support without overstepping
• The surprising power of systems over motivation
• Why resilience grows through everyday challenges
• How to let go of guilt and give yourself grace
Sometimes the most valuable support we can offer isn’t solving someone’s problems—it’s helping carry a little of the weight.
Find Pat Hankin at https://pathankin.com/
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