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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 15 MIN

Why Do They Ask So Many Questions?

from The Inconvenient Way · host Melissa Hannigan

Why do our kids ask so many questions… and why does it sometimes feel so overwhelming? In this episode of The Inconvenient Way, Melissa talks about the constant questions, interruptions, and mental load of motherhood—and the surprising shift that began changing the way she sees those moments. What if your child’s questions aren’t distractions to manage… but invitations to connection? Through personal stories, reflections on motherhood, and memories of her son Joey, Melissa explores how curiosity helps children learn, grow, and feel safe bringing their hearts to us. This episode is for the mom who feels stretched thin, overstimulated, and exhausted by the constant needs of motherhood—but wants to learn how to slow down enough to see what might actually matter most. Because sometimes the moments that feel the most inconvenient…
are the moments where connection is being built. Next week: We’re talking about emotions, sensitivity, and why what looks like “drama” might actually be something much deeper. To get The Weary Mom Reset go to: thewearymomreset.com

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 12, 2026

Why do our kids ask so many questions—and why does it feel so overwhelming? In this episode, Melissa explores how the constant interruptions of motherhood may actually be invitations to connection. Through personal stories and practical encouragement, she shares how learning to see curiosity differently can transform the way we respond to our children. Because sometimes the moments that feel the most inconvenient…
are the ones that matter most. To get The Weary Mom Reset go to: thewearymomreset.com

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