If you’ve ever sat in your car after drop-off thinking, “I’m failing at everything,” this episode is for you.

Working mom guilt has a way of showing up everywhere — when you’re at work, when you’re with your kids, and especially in the quiet moments when you feel like you’re never quite enough. In this episode, I want you to hear this clearly from the start: that guilt is not your fault.

I’m breaking down:

• Why working mom guilt hits so hard
• What it actually means (and what it doesn’t mean about you)
• How the invisible mental load fuels that constant sense of pressure
• Why missing moments does not harm your kids
• And seven realistic, compassionate shifts that help loosen guilt’s grip — without asking you to become a different kind of mom

This isn’t about doing more, trying harder, or chasing perfection. It’s about understanding what’s happening underneath the guilt, releasing the impossible standards placed on mothers, and finding steadier ground in a season that already asks a lot of you.

You are not failing. You are not too much. And you are not alone in this.

If you’re craving calm, judgment-free support, simple pediatric guidance, practical tools, and a community of moms who truly get it, I’d love to welcome you inside the Confident Mom Community.

This space isn’t about doing more — it’s about feeling steadier, more confident, and less alone in the life you’re already living.

👉 Learn more and join us at www.missmarypa.com

You’re doing better than you think — and you don’t have to figure this out by yourself.

Toddler naps suddenly falling apart? Before you assume it’s a sleep regression or overhaul your routine, there are three simple things to check first.

In this episode, I walk you through the same 3-minute sleep check I use in clinic when parents tell me naps have suddenly gone sideways — even though nothing seems different. Most of the time, it’s not a true regression at all, but a small, fixable shift.

You’ll learn:

• What a true toddler sleep regression actually is (and how to spot one)
• Why many “regressions” are really habit or schedule changes
• The 3 most common triggers that disrupt toddler sleep
• How comfort, sensory input, and wake windows affect naps
• When to adjust timing — and when to leave a routine alone

If your toddler is fighting naps and you’re feeling exhausted and confused, this episode will help you troubleshoot with clarity instead of second-guessing yourself.

You’re not failing — your child is growing, and now you have a simple way to adjust with confidence.

Seeing a high fever number can make any parent’s stomach drop.

In this episode, I walk you through the fever number that doesn’t actually matter — and what does matter when your child is sick, so you know when to act and when to breathe.

I’m Mary, a pediatric PA and a mom of three, and fever is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — symptoms parents worry about. Once you understand what a fever really is and how the body uses it on purpose, so much of the fear starts to fall away.

In this episode, we cover:

• What a fever really is (and why it’s not the enemy)
• Common fever myths that unnecessarily scare parents
• Why fevers from infection do not cause brain damage
• What actually triggers febrile seizures — and what doesn’t
• What’s normal for children’s temperatures at different ages
• How to take an accurate temperature without added stress
• When fever medicine helps — and when it isn’t needed
• The real red flags to watch for (behavior matters more than the number)

If there’s one thing I want you to remember, it’s this: 👉 Watch your child, not just the thermometer.

A child with a higher fever who is alert, drinking, and interacting can be far less concerning than a child with a lower fever who is lethargic or not acting like themselves.

This episode is here to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more confident the next time the thermometer beeps.

Important medical note: This content is for general pediatric education only and is not medical advice. Always contact your child’s healthcare provider if you’re concerned or something doesn’t feel right.

Want ongoing support? Fever is rarely a one-time situation. It’s part of a bigger pattern of sick days, symptoms, and decisions parents make again and again.

Inside the Confident Mom Community, we focus on building confidence that carries you through all of those moments — not just this one.

Learn more at www.missmarypa.com

Thanks for being here, friend. You’ve got this 💗