04/02/2026
A lot of parents are not just parenting. They are parenting under constant pressure.
Not just behavior.
Not just routines.
But the pressure to respond well, choose well, protect well, and somehow not get too much wrong.
That helps explain why so many parents feel mentally exhausted. Parents report higher stress than other adults, and 48% say that on most days their stress feels completely overwhelming.
For many parents, the hardest part is not just the visible work. It is the invisible load: thinking ahead, researching, second-guessing, replaying decisions, and trying to stay on top of everything at once.
If that feels familiar, you do not have to keep carrying it alone.
You can schedule with Rodgers Christian Counseling for more individualized support, or join us for:
Big Feelings, Hard Behavior
A Parent Webinar for Anxiety, Anger, and Emotional Outbursts (Kids + Teens)
Hosted by Amanda Cumbo and Rachel Cunningham
April 22 | 5:30–7:00 PM ET | Zoom
Register here:
https://soulhealinglove.mykajabi.com/april-webinar