> A new national survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a broad majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout from the demands of parenthood, with many feeling a lack of support in fulfilling that role.
> The survey of parents conducted this month found:
> * About two-thirds (66%) felt the demands of parenthood sometimes or frequently feel isolating and lonely.
About 62% feel burned out by their responsibilities as a parent.
Nearly 2 in 5 (38%) feel they have no one to support them in their parenting role.
Nearly 4 in 5 (79%) would value a way to connect with other parents outside of work and home.
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