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Feeling burnt out keeping up with energetic 3 and 4 year olds

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Kiki234 · 26/06/2026 00:41

Please can a wiser mum please help me.

Recently I am feeling exhausted and burnt out. I feel as though I have no energy left to even raise my kids the way I want to.

For context I have a 3yo and 4yo. Up until now I've managed well. I work as a doctor working part time and trying to get some exams done. I usually cook from scratch, see family, make time for my own health, no screen time and lots of activities.

In the past 3 months however, I cannot keep up with the kids. I cannot keep them entertained enough. The mess is flowing and jobs are just endless. It just feels like they have SO many ideas and things they want to do. I've always really encouraged them making plans and ideas of things to do for the day, but I just cannot keep up now.

I feel like something has shifted massively with their energy. My 4yo is in half a day preschool and my 3yo is at home. I really enjoy being embedded in family life as much as possible and up until now I've loved it. In just going crazy with how fast paced everything is getting.

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Arseholeneighbours · 26/06/2026 00:48

Not a wiser mum, but in a similar boat I guess. 1 year old and 4 year old. Full time working, long commute, ideals of ensuring a perfect childhood!

Ive recently succumbed to some screen time at the weekend. 2 hours whilst the little one naps. Everyone gets some downtime, I can get some chores done, I’ve just stopped aiming for what we’re told are the ideals!

woukd they sit and watch a film?

AutumnAllTheWay · 26/06/2026 00:48

It does get easier.

We had 3 under 3 and it was very tough. Youre right in the trenches there.

Stick the tv on now and then for a break. There's some lovely tv shows for children now

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