When Your Inner Critic is the Final Boss: Overcoming Mom Guilt

“You’re failing.” That voice in my head never shuts up. I am so tired of fighting myself. Mom guilt sabotages. It turns every decision into a lose-lose battle. And worst of all? It lies. Here’s how I’m learning to mute that voice, or at least lower the volume.. 👊🏻 Why Mom Guilt …

Rage Quitting Parenthood? How to Handle Tough Days

“I don’t want to be a mom today.” There. I said it. Some days, I feel like I deserve a trophy just for not losing it completely.Yesterday was one of those days. My 12-year-old slammed her door because I dared to interrupt her mid-game for dinner.My toddler screamed “MOM!” on …

Parenting Boss Battle: Tackling Tantrums Without Losing Your Cool

If parenting were a video game, tantrums would be the mini-bosses you just can’t skip—and my 2.5-year-old? She’s currently leveling up her skills faster than I can update my armor. She rolls on the floor to prove her point.She pinches and scratches if we dare disobey her toddler laws.And let’s …

Mind Hacks for Stressed-Out Parents: Psychology Tips That Actually Work

My Parenting and Mental Health Toolkit 🔦 Parenting is already a full-time quest. Throw in mental health challenges like ADHD, bipolar disorder, and the pressure of trying to hold it all together — and it feels like juggling flaming swords while blindfolded. 🎭🔥 So how do I keep my cool, …

Burnout is Real: How to keep going on low stamina

Science-Backed Hacks for When You’re Running on Empty (or your 4th cup of coffee☕) Let’s get real: burnout isn’t just “being tired.” It’s your nervous system waving a white flag after months of parenting + work + grad school = the unholy trinity of exhaustion (I still don’t know what makes …