Spread too thin?

Hello, Happy Human! 👋

We're here with our weekly 3 things...

1️⃣ A question from our community

2️⃣ Our actionable tips

3️⃣ A resource from our toolkit

1. The question

“I’m so overwhelmed and there just isn’t enough of me to go around. I feel like I go to bed every night replaying all of the things I didn’t get to or ways that I screwed up and the weight of it all is just so crushing.”

2. Our answer

Yup… we know that feeling all too well. But here’s the truth: 

👉 You can’t do it all. 

And psychology backs this up. Donald Winnicott (a pediatrician and psychoanalyst), introduced the idea of “good enough parenting.” 

His research showed that kids don’t need flawless parents that do it all. What they need are parents who show up for the essential moments most of the time.

What this means is…

👉 Some things we NEED TO LET GO OF knowing that they won’t lead to lasting harm (like being late for an activity, serving up fast food for dinner, forgetting to sign a form). Life is going to go on just fine.

But some things are more non-negotiable. 

👉 Responding to your kid’s emotional bids (“can you lie with me one more minute?”), repairing when you’ve snapped, offering connection when they’re struggling… these are the essentials that require our attention almost always (never expect perfection). 

The idea of “good enough parenting” is all about knowing the difference between which things we can let go of, and which we need to hold on tight to. Not striving for any sort of flawless perfection, but protecting the moments that matter most.

When we’re able to let go of some things, we actually free up the capacity to show up with more presence, warmth, and regulation to the moments that matter most.

And if you're interested in learning more about “good enough parenting”...

3. From our toolkit

You’ll love the fantastic book, Good Enough Parenting.

Inside, you’ll learn:

✅ How to set realistic parenting goals that reduce stress.

✅ How to protect against overwhelm.

✅ The power of acceptance.

✅ Why less discipline can be better than constant correction.

✅ How to regulate yourself so your kid can learn to regulate too.

It’s science-backed, practical, and deeply encouraging (definitely one of our must reads).

👉 Grab your copy from Amazon.

As always, thanks for being here.

❤️ Jenilee & Greg
Happy Human Life

P.S. We know how hard it can be to let anything go when your nervous system has been stuck in survival mode, constantly soaking in stress, worry, and pressure. And that’s exactly why we built our 12-Week Reset.

At its foundation is the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP). It’s a science-backed listening therapy that retunes your nervous system from the inside out to ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and more.

We’ve got a few spots opening up and are accepting applications, so if you’ve ever thought, “I’m so overwhelmed and need some real support,” we’re here to help! 

👉 Use this link to learn more about our 12-Week Reset Program