We’re told to be strong for our kids. But what if strength looks more like honesty, rest, and asking for help?

In this post, I explore why it’s not only okay but essential for children to see their parents as full human beings. Grounded in behavioral health research and real-life parenting, this piece is a reminder that your mental health matters, not just for your child’s sake, but for your own.

Let’s stop chasing perfection and start modeling what healthy emotional life really looks like.

💬 In my latest blog post, I explore what it means to be a parent navigating daily life while the world feels chaotic—and how we can reframe burnout, overwhelm, and emotional load as public health issues, not personal failures.