Tag: Children’s Mental Health
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Why the Parental Burnout & Parenting Mental Health Collection Matters in 2026
Parenting is marketed as the most rewarding job in the world, but few self-help shelves acknowledge the mental and emotional cost of trying to be a “perfect parent.” These books collectively tackle something real and often ignored: the chronic stress, exhaustion, self-doubt, and mental load that come with raising children in a fast-paced world. Parental…
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Navigating January’s Challenges: Parent Tips
January isn’t a fresh start for kids. It’s a nervous system hangover. If your child is more emotional, more resistant, or suddenly “struggling again” after the holidays, you’re not failing—and they’re not regressing. Their system is recalibrating after weeks of overstimulation and change. Read the full article for understanding, not judgment. Link in bio. #JanuaryParenting…
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When Parenting Burnout Meets Autism
Parenting a child with autism often means carrying a level of emotional vigilance that never fully switches off. You’re anticipating needs, buffering the world, translating experiences — all while staying functional. This article explores the quiet burnout many parents in autistic families experience, long before it’s named or recognized. #ParentingBurnout #AutismParenting #EmotionalLoad #ExhaustedParents #QuietBurnout #ParentingEssays
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When Parenting Feels Heavy for No Obvious Reason
There are days when nothing is obviously wrong — and yet everything feels heavy. You’re still functioning, still showing up, still doing what needs to be done. And quietly wondering why it all feels so hard. This article explores the quiet kind of parenting burnout that doesn’t look like a crisis, but slowly drains you…
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Why I’m Writing Differently Now
Over time, it became clear who kept finding their way here. Parents who weren’t in crisis — just deeply tired. Still functioning. Still showing up. And slowly realizing that something about the way they were living was unsustainable. This piece explains why I’m choosing to write more narrowly now — and why parenting burnout deserves…
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Why Everything Falls Apart When School Starts Again
The holidays end and suddenly everything falls apart. Mornings turn into negotiations. After school feels explosive. Bedtime takes forever. It’s easy to think you’re doing something wrong, or that your child has “gone backwards.” They haven’t. Their nervous system is just catching up after weeks of change. January isn’t about fixing your child. It’s about…
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Meltdowns vs Tantrums
Not every meltdown is a tantrum. Sometimes it’s a nervous system in overload, not a child pushing limits. This is a calm, honest look at what’s really happening—and how understanding it changes everything. #AutismParenting #Meltdowns #Neurodiversity #ParentingWithCompassion
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Is It Autism or “Just a Phase”? How Parents Know Something Feels Off
Sometimes it’s not a phase, not a crisis, just a quiet knowing that keeps returning. This is about trusting that feeling, learning without panic, and walking forward with curiosity instead of fear. #AutismAwareness #ParentingJourney #Neurodiversity #TrustYourGut
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Raising an Autistic Child Without Losing Yourself
Raising an autistic child can fill your heart and quietly drain your batteries. If you’ve ever loved fiercely while running on empty, this is for you. A human, honest look at parenting without disappearing inside it. #AutismParenting #Neurodiversity #ParentBurnout #YouMatterToo
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Autism and Children: What It’s Really Like (And Why You’re Not Failing)
Autism doesn’t come with a manual. It comes with questions, emotions, and moments where you wonder if you’re doing any of this right. This is a hand-holding, honest guide for parents raising autistic children—with warmth, humor, and practical truth. #Autism #Neurodiversity #ParentingWithHeart #YouAreNotAlone
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 