Parenting can be overwhelming, but Dr Emma Hepburn—aka The Psychology Mum—offers simple, science-backed tools to ease stress. From visualizing your mental “capacity cup” to practicing compassionate self-talk and savoring tiny moments of rest, these small habits can make a big difference to your wellbeing as a parent.

Despite Norway’s generous parental leave and childcare policies, birthrates continue to fall. Experts point to rising housing costs, delayed parenthood, and the growing pressures of intensive parenting as key factors making family life feel increasingly unattainable for young adults—even in one of the world’s most family-friendly nations.