Throughout the first week of this series, we explored many of the pressures that parents quietly carry every day. We talked about letting go of the need for a perfect summer, recognising the weight of the mental load, resisting the urge to compare ourselves with others and accepting that feeling tired doesn't make us a bad parent, it makes us human.

This week, we'd like to build on those conversations by focusing on something that is often pushed to the bottom of every parent's priority list: their own wellbeing.

Over the next few days, we'll be exploring why caring for yourself isn't something to feel guilty about. It's an important part of caring for your family too. Because when parents feel supported, rested and valued, everyone benefits.