Ever catch yourself jumping straight to the worst-case scenario when it comes to your kids? What if they stop breathing in the middle of the night? Will starting daycare too early ruin them for life? What if that little cough is actually… the bubonic plague?

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. There’s actually a name for this mental spiral: catastrophizing.

In this episode of Bottle Service, Sarah breaks down this common “thought trap” that so many parents (especially postpartum moms) all into. She talks about why our brains are wired to jump to worst-case scenarios, how catastrophizing can show up during postpartum AND throughout parenting, and when those thoughts may cross the line into postpartum anxiety.

Most importantly, Sarah shares ways to interrupt the spiral so you can breathe a little easier and get back to enjoying your kids instead of worrying about every possible disaster. Because more often than not, everything is going to be just fine.

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Overstimulated? You're not alone! Parenting is a sensory marathon. The noise, the constant touch, the interruptions, the mental load, the bedtime negotiations that feel like hostage situations. When your nervous system is maxed out, even spilled milk can feel like a five-alarm fire. Thats why regulating our our emotions is SO important!

This week Sarah shares simple tools we can use to help regulate our nervous system and increase our mental fortitude. Because our kids are watching and learning!

Write in YOUR questions, comments, motherhood stories & we'll discuss! Sarah@bigkidproblems.com

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Big thank you to our episode sponsors!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts

Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30

Pique Life - Get 20% off your order at Piquelife.com/bottleservice

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In this episode, Sarah discusses the highs and sometimes LOWS of parenting. She dives into why second-born kids can often be more *challenging* than their older siblings, shares an honest moment of losing her cool, and opens up about the guilt that often follows. Most importantly, Sarah talks about what actually matters: what to do after you make a mistake, how to repair, and how to show your kids (and yourself) a little grace. Because yes! Parents are human too. Then we take our FIRST listener submitted question and discuss some mom group drama!

Write in YOUR questions, comments, motherhood stories & we'll discuss! Sarah@bigkidproblems.com

Want more from Sarah?

• Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Big thank you to our episode sponsors!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts

Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30

Pique Life - Get 20% off your order at Piquelife.com/bottleservice

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