Nobody really prepares you for being being a parent, right? You don’t just become a mom and carry on like normal.

You learn to carry not just your own emotions, but everyone else’s, too. You become the emotional thermostat of your home—and somehow, it becomes second nature to put yourself last.

But you don’t stop being a person just because you became a parent.

You’re allowed to love teaching and still be tired. You don’t have to be all things to all people all the time.

Being a great educator doesn’t mean you never struggle. It means you keep showing up with heart—even when you’re running on fumes.

Parenting will always have its challenges. But when we learn to shift how we handle emotions, we create a home where both parents and kids feel respected, understood, and connected.