What if I feel like a bad parent?

You’re not failing—you’re feeling. Every parent has hard days.

What to do, step by step:

1. Acknowledge it.
   “This feels heavy right now.”
   
2. Repair with your child.
   “I was upset earlier. I’m sorry.”
   
3. Reconnect.
   Hug, play, or read together.
   
4. Practice self-kindness.
   Say, “I’m learning too.”