The Daily Struggle. It’s 7:43 AM. The matching clothes are dirty, breakfast is a grab and go prepackaged meal at best, and someone’s in tears—again. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Parenting has always been a beautiful challenge, but in today’s fast-paced, pressure-packed world, it can feel more overwhelming than ever.
More demands. More expectations. Less time. Less certainty.
Maybe you’ve found yourself lying awake at night wondering, What am I missing?
Maybe you’ve noticed your child pulling away, or struggling with emotions you can’t seem to reach.
Maybe you’ve snapped at the people you love the most, not because you don’t care—but because you care so much, and it all feels too heavy.
You’re not failing. You’re human. And you’re not alone.
At Care to Change, we’ve walked alongside thousands of parents and caregivers, each with their own version of these questions and worries. Behind every outburst, behind every tearful “I don’t know what else to do,” we’ve seen the same thing: a parent doing their best.
We get it—because most of us are parents, too. We’ve been through the diapers, the tantrums, and even the teenage years. We’ve seen the good and been part of the exhausting days, too. We’re walking this journey right along with you.
So this month, we’re dedicating this newsletter to you. To the parent trying to hold it all together. To the one wondering if what’s happening is “normal.” To the one afraid they’ve already messed things up.Not only do we know from lived experience—but we’ve studied the research for decades—and guess what? You’re not alone in this.We’ve helped families find real, practical ways forward through:
- Guiding children to name and understand their emotions
- Teaching strategies to prevent and de-escalate conflict (spoiler: yelling never helps)
- Repairing disconnection in the parent-child bond
- Restoring hope—because connection is always possible
In this newsletter, you’ll find expert insights and tools that can bring clarity, calm, and connection back into your parenting journey. Whether you’re managing toddler tantrums, tween silence, or teen rebellion—we’re here to walk with you.
You don’t have to have all the answers. But you don’t have to stay stuck either.Parenting will never be perfect. But when you learn how to respond instead of react, to connect instead of control, and to guide versus punish beyond repair, you’re not just improving your home today—you’re shaping how your children will parent someday, too.
We believe that’s a legacy worth fighting for. And for that reason, this edition is for you.
April Bordeau is the Director of Care to Change. A licensed clinical social worker, she has focused on helping children and families overcome challenges in their lives for over 25 years.