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By Elizabeth Scott, M.S., About.com Guide to Stress Management since 2005

Poll of the Week: What Are The Stresses of Parenthood?

Thursday March 15, 2007
When a couple adds children to their relationship, many amazing and wonderful changes occur. While nobody's disputing the positive impact of children on one's life, we less often hear about the toll that children take. For example, did you know that parents are at a greater risk of depression than non-parents?

Where is this stress coming from? Well, there are many new responsibilities that come with parenthood, and these and other stresses can tax a person's ability to take care of other areas of their life. If you're a parent, we'd like to know: aside from all of the positive things that children have brought into your life, what are some of the more difficult aspects of parenthood? (Choose up to three:)

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