'Mum burnout is common - we are carrying so much'

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Daisy Woods juggles full-time work and motherhood, describing the experience as "spinning plates", a feeling shared by many parents navigating the dual demands of career and childcare. The pressures are real and widespread, with mothers often managing work deadlines, school runs, household responsibilities, and emotional labor simultaneously. Woods's account reflects a broader conversation about parental burnout, particularly among mothers who shoulder disproportionate shares of domestic work. The challenge extends beyond individual exhaustion to systemic issues: inadequate childcare support, inflexible work arrangements, and cultural expectations that mothers "do it all." Her story underscores why burnout has become such a common refrain among working parents today.