Future of Education Podcast S2E275: (Part 2) Tackling Parent Burnout, Boundaries and Stress Management With Therapist Leah Marone
Nov 1, 2025
Leah Marone, a psychotherapist and wellness expert, joins to tackle the pressures of parenthood and the realities of burnout. She shares strategies for setting boundaries and managing stress, emphasizing the importance of fostering resilience in children. Leah discusses the dangers of over-parenting, offers tips for reducing college application anxiety, and reframes anxiety as a protective mechanism. Her upcoming book, Serial Fixer, dives deeper into the patterns of high-empathy individuals who struggle with fixing others.
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Pause Before You Fix
- When a child expresses stress, validate and pause instead of immediately fixing the problem.
- Use prompts like “Tell me more” to leave ownership and momentum with the child.
Kids Test Reactions To Learn
- Children use baiting statements to collect data about how adults respond.
- If adults always solve problems, kids won't practice direct communication or emotional honesty.
Question Your Control Motives
- Check whether your parenting choices reflect your own fears rather than the child's needs.
- Ask what you're protecting and what you are not trusting about your child or yourself.
