“Is It Normal to Feel Overwhelmed as a New Parent?” (Spoiler: Yes, Yes It Is)
“Is It Normal to Feel Overwhelmed as a New Parent?” (Spoiler: Yes, Yes It Is)
Let’s get straight to it:
Yes. It’s 1000% normal to feel overwhelmed as a new parent.
If you’re reading this between feedings, diaper changes, or googling “how long can a human survive on 3 hours of sleep”—you’re not broken. You’re in the thick of it. And it’s okay.
No one really prepares you for the emotional rollercoaster that comes with becoming a parent. One minute you’re staring at your baby in awe, the next you’re wondering how you haven’t cried in public yet. (Or maybe you already did. Been there.)
-You’re Not Alone
Even if It feels that way, every new parent hits that “Am I doing this right?” moment.
Truth is, no one really knows what they’re doing, not even the parenting blogs with all the checklists and curated photo ops.
You’re learning in real time.
You’re tired; you’re second-guessing everything; and you’re giving more of yourself than you ever thought possible.
That’s not failure. That’s parenthood.
-The Myth of Having It All Together
Social media makes it look like everyone else is out here with clean clothes, well-behaved babies, and enough energy to meal prep.
Reality check: we’re all just winging it.
Most of us are rocking spit-up-stained shirts, unwashed hair, and asking the baby monitor to raise this child for a few minutes while we breathe.
That’s where my Dad Bods Hat comes in.
It’s not just a hat—it’s a survival tool. A little reminder that, even when everything feels like chaos, you’re still you. Just with a little more responsibility (and a lot less sleep).
-Give Yourself Some Grace
You’re allowed to feel overwhelmed.
You’re allowed to feel unsure.
You’re allowed to not love every second.
None of that means you’re not doing a good job.
It means you care.
So if today’s win is getting the baby to nap for 20 minutes, brushing your teeth, or putting on a hat to feel halfway human—celebrate that.
-Hats Off to You… Unless It’s a Dad Bods Hat. Then Keep It On.
Wearing a Dad Bods Hat won’t magically make parenting easier.
But it will remind you:
- You’re part of a brotherhood of dads figuring it out
- You’ve got style (even if your shirt says otherwise)
- And you’ve earned the right to embrace the dad life—with pride