This week on Life’s a Mom, I’m diving into a topic that so many moms deal with but rarely talk about openly: screens, routines, tantrums, and the emotional load behind all of it.

I start the episode by reading a powerful Dear Nicole letter from a mom who’s been arguing with her husband about screen time — she doesn’t allow any, but every time she leaves the house, he puts the kids in front of the TV. Her frustration, her resentment, and her feeling of being “stuck” are something I know a lot of moms will relate to.

After sharing my response, I go deep into the heart of today’s episode, exploring:

• Why screen time feels so emotionally charged for moms
• How broken routines can derail an entire day
• The hidden connection between screens, overstimulation, and tantrums
• Why moms often feel like the only ones holding the boundaries
• How the lack of teamwork or consistency creates resentment in marriages
• What partners often don’t realize about the mental load we carry
• How to navigate these differences without losing yourself
  

This is an honest, comforting, and validating episode for every mom who has ever felt alone, unheard, or overwhelmed by the daily battles that seem “small” to everyone else — but shape everything for us.

If you’ve ever fought over screen time, struggled with routines, or felt like you’re carrying the emotional weight of motherhood on your own… this episode is for you.