Theme

Subthemes

Challenges arising from conflicts between parents’ childcare and work roles

Conflicts in parenting

A sense of responsibility and difficulty in adjusting to the job

Impact on one’s own physical and mental health and well-being

Challenges arising from institutional and social system issues

Activities for entering preschool not going smoothly

Few opportunities for consultation and resistance to consultation in childcare and work

Challenges caused by lack of informal support

Resistance to childrearing support by relatives