Why Millennial & Gen Z Parents Are Talking About Money Dysmorphia

“Cycle-breaking” is a buzzy term in the parenting zeitgeist. Millennial and Gen Z parents often strive to be more emotionally attuned to their little ones — less “do this because I said so” and more “I see you’re having a tough time.” But today’s parents of young children likely grew up and graduated from high school or college amid tough financial times, leading to a rising trend of what’s known as “money dysphoria.”“People with money dysphoria often feel chronically anxious, overwhelmed, and stressed about their finances,” explains Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a psychologist and the owner of Phoenix