Some days, even the most devoted mums feel like they’re falling short. Days when patience runs low, screen time creeps higher, routines feel like battles, and you wonder if your child truly feels seen and loved. When everything — work, the house, relationships, your mental health, the state of the world — piles on at once, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and question your motherhood. And then comes the thought most mums never say out loud: “Am I good enough?” If you’re in a tou

Becoming a parent is transformative. In the beginning of 2025 , I surveyed over 100 parents  about their experience juggling work and family. Key findings reveal the depth of the emotional, practical, and professional adjustments parents face: identity shifts, emotional stress, and work-life tension. The good news? You can  ask for support proactively and create a sustainable balance between parenting and work. What Parents Feel Identity shifts : Who am I now? Emotional highs