Why Stress Hits Hardest for Mothers of 3 Children And Moms Say So

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Why Mothers of 3 Children Feel the Most Stressed (And Science Says So)

If you’ve got three kids and feel like you’re constantly on the brink of burnout, you’re not imagining it as science backs you up. Studies have found that mothers of 3 children report the highest stress levels compared to those with fewer or even more children. The reasons? A chaotic middle ground of demands, expectations and stretched mental load without the flexibility that larger families often develop. But what exactly makes three the tipping point, and how can mums reclaim some calm? The answers might surprise you and help you feel less alone.

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