80% of Parents Feel Like This. Let’s Talk About Why.

80% of Parents Feel Like This. Let’s Talk About Why.

If you’ve ever sat down for the first time all day and guilt showed up before rest did, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Dr. Becky unpacks new findings from Care.com’s 2026 Cost of Care Report — and translates what the numbers really mean for your nervous system, your sleep, and your sense of self.

Because the data reveals something powerful:Parents aren’t just tired. Many feel like they’ve disappeared.

If parenting has started to feel like it takes up everything, this episode will help you understand why.

And it'll remind you: you’re still here.

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