Single Parenting, Mental Load & Family Support with Pat Hankin

June 11
1h 24m

Episode Description

Many Boomer women remember the reality of single parenthood. Today, many are watching their adult children face the same challenges in a world that feels faster, more expensive, and far more demanding.

In this conversation, Pat Hankin shares practical, research-backed strategies for reducing overwhelm, managing the mental load, building resilience, and creating support systems that help both parents and children thrive.

• What the "mental load" really looks like for single parents
• Why routines reduce stress for both children and adults
• Practical ways grandparents can support without overstepping
• The surprising power of systems over motivation
• Why resilience grows through everyday challenges
• How to let go of guilt and give yourself grace

Sometimes the most valuable support we can offer isn't solving someone's problems—it's helping carry a little of the weight.

Find Pat Hankin at https://pathankin.com/

Learn more about Pat Hankin and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast

 

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