Note to stressed parents: Instead of trying to be perfect, do this. — Harvard Gazette

Note to stressed parents: Instead of trying to be perfect, do this. — Harvard Gazette

Health Note to stressed parents: Instead of trying to be perfect, do this. Experts offer tips for raising children while overwhelmed Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer August 28, 2026 6 min read Parental stress is an urgent public health crisis, according to a 2024 U.S. Surgeon General report that found nearly half of parents and caregivers face daily pressures that they feel are “completely overwhelmi…