It’s no secret that parenting in 2026 feels heavy. Between an unpredictable 24/7 news cycle, shifting political and social landscapes, and the sheer pace of life for a modern parent, many of us are living in a state of "high alert." We carry the weight of the world on our shoulders, and often, without meaning to, we put that weight onto our kids.
As parents, we try our best to shield our children and teens from our worries. But even when we don't speak our stress out loud, our kids are experts at reading our emotions and moods.
