I spend all day caring for other people's kids, and by the time I get home, I don't want to be around my own kids. I feel so guilty. How do you guys deal when burnout makes you a bad parent?

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Can be hard but if you can find a time buffer between work and kids it’s a game changer. My wife only works part time so she had suggested that I take a half hour for myself after work. Sometimes I’ll just lay down and listen to music, or watch an episode of my favorite show. It really helps get my spirits up and stay in a good mood for my family.

As the daughter of a teacher, I remember feeling very bitter that my Mom had so much time and empathy for her students, and none left for me. I understood more as I got older but it didn't impact me any less. I'm not saying that to upset you, just to reinforce the importance of being able to find a way to have energy and presence left for your kids.

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