In this week's episode, we question the pressure to “start fresh” on January 1st and explore why traditional resolutions often leave parents feeling more overwhelmed, not more motivated. We talk about the emotional crash after the holidays, why the new year isn’t actually a clean slate, and how adding more goals to an already full life, can miss the mark. 

In this week's episode, we talk about what it’s like to miss familiar traditions, feel caught off guard by holiday sadness, and trying to recreate something that no longer fits the same way. We unpack why traditions, routines, and activities don’t have to look the same to still feel meaningful and grounding. This episode is about holding onto what matters most, staying curious about what’s new, and giving yourself permission to create holidays that feel good now.

Holiday magic is real but so is the “why did we agree to this?” In this week's episode, we talk about why the holiday season often pushes families past their limits, especially when you're navigating traditions, expectations, and sensory-sensitive kids in a new country. We unpack how overstimulation builds, why parents end up carrying more than they realize, and how simple, honest conversations can transform the way your family moves through the holidays.

You’ve seen the term all over the internet but what exactly is sensory, and why does it matter for you and your kids? In this week's episode, we break down the term behind so many parenting conversations and show you what’s actually happening in your brain when everything feels like “too much.” By the end, you’ll start to understand the science behind the overwhelm and how to spot it long before you hit your limit.

In this week's episode, we dive into how roles within a partnership naturally shift when you relocate to a new country. The familiar routines that once ran smoothly, suddenly need renegotiation. We unpack how relocating can blur long-standing roles and create silent stress if those shifts aren’t talked about. We explore why it’s normal for one partner to feel overloaded and how small, intentional check-ins can prevent resentment and restore balance.

Back-to-school (and every new season abroad) can crank up the anxiety. In this episode, we break down what anxiety looks like during transitions, why your nervous system feels “turned up,” and how to calm it in real time. You’ll get quick sensory resets, simple schedule tweaks, and community hacks, so you can move from survival mode into steady-ness.

Transitions are hard anywhere and they are more amplified abroad. In this episode, we unpack why major transitions such as back to school season, whether in a new language or not, can push parents toward overload. We share real stories, simple scripts, and community-based supports that make logistics clearer and emotions lighter, plus how to spot an adult meltdown and regulate before it spills over to the kids.

Living abroad, while beautiful and rewarding, can also feel like starting each day with a higher level of stress and uncertainty. In this episode, we unpack what it means to live with a “half-cup baseline”. We talk about how simple daily tasks are more challenging when nothing feels automatic. We explore how unfamiliar routines and constant adaptation contribute to expat burnout, and how small moments of self-compassion and new routines can reduce overwhelm.