Your Hardest Parenting Questions, Answered: Part 2
Your Hardest Parenting Questions, Answered: Part 2  
Podcast: After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings
Published On: Wed Sep 02 2026
Description: Our last Q&A became our MOST-LISTENED-TO episode, so Besties: WE’RE BACK. You sent us your hardest parenting questions, and once again, we’re answering them all. Your kid was doing GREAT, and then school started and suddenly they’re melting down, fighting everything, and acting like a completely different person. Your three-year-old has turned absolutely feral since the new baby arrived. And what do you do when you KNOW you need therapy, but adding one more thing to your schedule feels literally impossible?We cover:Back-to-school meltdowns and why your kid suddenly seems like a completely different personWhat’s actually happening when kids hold it together all day at school and completely fall apart at homeHow to make the back-to-school transition easier (and why now might be the time to LOWER demands)Why three-year-olds can feel absolutely feral, and the small shifts that can prevent some of the biggest daily power strugglesNew sibling jealousy, meltdowns, and helping your older child adjust to a new babyWhat to do when YOU are completely at capacityHow to make time for therapy when you literally do not have one more hour to giveThe mindset shift that can completely change how you think about taking care of your own mental healthPlus:Kristin is in an anxiety spiral, Deena is officially having a midlife crisis, we reveal what we’re watching right now (or why Kristin is watching absolutely fucking nothing), and somehow we land on spa baths as a legitimate mental health intervention. Basically: feral toddlers, back-to-school chaos, nervous systems, therapy, and the real-life strategies that will help your whole family get through this season with a little more ease.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn moreEgglife - Find Egg Life wraps chilling in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you.Jones Road Beauty - Use code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a FREE FULL-SIZE MASCARA with your first purchase! #jonesroadbeauty #adNaturepedic - Visit www.naturepedic.com and use code FEELINGS to get 20% off safer, healthier sleep products for the whole family.Osea - Get 10% off your order sitewide with code BLF at oseamalibu.com.Ross - Find your nearest Ross at rossstores.comProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.