9 Hidden Stress Triggers Every Parent Faces (And How to Break the Cycle) | Ep 7

😰 Feeling overwhelmed by parenting stress? You're not alone. Join Andy and Christie Kirk as they unpack the reality of parenting stress and provide a roadmap for managing it effectively. This isn't about eliminating stress - it's about changing how you carry it.

What You'll Discover:

✅ The 9 biggest stress triggers for parents (you'll recognise most of these!) ✅ Why "it's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it" ✅ The 6-stage stress cycle and how to interrupt it ✅ How your perception of stress changes everything ✅ The difference between helpful vs. unhelpful stress ✅ Practical stress recovery strategies that actually work ✅ Biblical wisdom for overwhelmed parents

The 9 Parenting Stressors Covered:

1. Time Management Chaos 2. Financial Strain 3. Sleep Deprivation 4. Relationship Strain 5. Parental Guilt 6. Health Concerns 7. Behavioural Challenges 8. Social Pressure 9. Work-Life Balance

Key Insights: "It is only hard if you perceive it to be hard, otherwise it's just the next thing you're learning to figure out" - Andy Kirk "Anxiety overestimates the threat and underestimates your ability to deal with it"

Understanding fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses in parenting

🙏 Scripture References: Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" Exodus 14:14: "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still"

Perfect for: Overwhelmed parents, family ministry leaders, anyone seeking biblical approaches to stress management in family life.