Last month, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the United States Surgeon General, issued an advisory to call attention to the stress and mental health concerns facing parents and caregivers. According to a study from the American Psychological Association, referenced in the advisory, nearly half of parents, 48%, describe their stress as completely overwhelming most days, compared to 26% of other adults. 33% of parents report high levels of stress just in the past month, a stark contrast to the 20% of adults without kids.

The intense pressures faced by parents today affect their overall health and quality of life. Supporting parents in coping with stress is crucial for their own well-being and the healthy development of their children. How can these rising concerns be tackled?