Based on the author's experiences of burnout and depression, this book shows how the curiosity and enthusiasm of children can inspire us build a healthier, more well-rounded approach toward life and work.

Whether or not we've experienced it, all of us have heard of burnout — overworking yourself to the point of exhaustion and depression.

Most of the time, we don't even realize we are suffering from burnout until it has reached a dangerous level.

In Ice Cream for Breakfast, author and former nanny Laura Jane Williams draws on the lessons she learned from working with children to offer advice on overcoming burnout.

Children have a natural sense of playfulness toward the world that we often lose when we grow up.

Williams explores how to build child-like curiosity back into our lives, open ourselves up to new experiences, and treat our inner child with kindness.

It can be difficult to unlearn unhealthy ideas about adulthood and work, but taking inspiration from children is a powerful first step.