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Why Am I So Overstimulated as a Mom? The Mental Load, Mom Rage, and Burnout

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You love your children, but sometimes one more question, touch, sound, or request can feel like too much. For many mothers, this isn’t simply stress—it’s overstimulation, mental load, and the pressure of carrying too much for too long. This article explores why even highly capable moms can feel irritable, touched out, and emotionally exhausted—and what can actually help.

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The Overwhelming Anxiety Around the First Week of School

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The first week of school can bring up so much for parents, relief, excitement, guilt, sadness, and anxiety, sometimes all at once. Back-to-school anxiety isn’t just something children experience; parents can struggle with the school transition, too.
If you’ve found yourself wondering why this time of year feels so emotional, or why you don’t feel the way other parents seem to, you’re not alone.
Read more about first-week-of-school anxiety, the mixed emotions of parenting, and how to give yourself more grace during the back-to-school transition.

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