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Feeling guilty for wanting quiet time away from my toddler, but I’m burning out

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Lately, I’ve been feeling completely drained taking care of my 2-year-old. I love my kid to bits, but after a full day of nonstop attention and toddler chaos, I’m craving just an hour or two of quiet alone. The problem is, whenever I ask for a break or even just put on a show for them to watch, I get hit with this overwhelming guilt that I’m failing as a parent. I’ve tried scheduling playdates and handing over my kid to my partner, but it doesn’t fully ease the exhaustion or guilt. I want to be a patient, present parent, but right now I feel like I’m running on empty and snapping at my toddler more than I’d like. Has anyone else felt this tension between needing self-care and feeling guilty? How do you find a balance where you can recharge without beating yourself up? What small ways have helped you get the quiet or downtime you need in the middle of parenting chaos?

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