Too Many Fart Jokes And One Hard No

Send us Fan MailI hit that parenting wall where everything feels too loud, too fast, and too much. After a weekend of my son’s big outbursts, a stressful attempt to do “normal” family plans, and me running on low fuel, I realize I’m not just tired I’m dysregulated. And when I’m dysregulated, my kids don’t get the best of me. They get the snapped tone, the short fuse, and the version of me I don’t feel proud of. So I do something I’m still learning how to do: I prioritize myself. Even though I already promised the kids they could have friends over, I cancel the playdate and set a boundary. I talk to each child calmly, explain that I’m overwhelmed, and choose a quieter day instead of forcing a situation that would push me into bitterness. The surprising part is what happens next: my kids notice, they pivot, and we find a little pocket of peace that actually feels like the weekend I was hoping for. We also get practical about what makes overwhelm worse, like skipping protein, not drinking enough water, and trying to power through without a reset. If you’re juggling motherhood, mental health, emotional regulation, and the constant pressure to “show up” no matter what, this conversation is your permission slip to back out when you need to. The support I get from other moms after I cancel is a reminder that women supporting women is real and necessary. If this resonates, listen now, share it with a friend who needs a breath, and leave a review so more moms can find it. What’s one boundary you wish you’d set sooner?Support the showLove this content? Check out our links below for more!Linktr.ee ContentInstagramYouTubeJenny's LinkedIn