Ever feel like managing your kids’ healthcare is a full-time job you never applied for?

In this honest and relatable conversation, Jessica and Kelly dive into the emotional and logistical load of parenting—starting with the surprisingly stressful world of pediatric dental care. From sticker shock and feeling like “just another number” to the exhausting process of finding providers who actually feel supportive, they unpack the invisible labor parents carry every day.

Along the way, they remind us of something crucial: you don’t have to earn rest, quitting a provider can be an act of self-respect, and caring for yourself is not optional—it’s essential. This episode is a permission slip for grace, boundaries, and choosing care that truly feels like care.

Inside This Conversation:

• Why parenting often feels like managing a healthcare system alone
• The emotional and financial reality of kids’ dental care
• What it’s like to feel dismissed—or truly supported—by providers
• Why leaving a dentist (or any provider) can be empowering
• The invisible mental load parents carry every day
• How self-care and grace can coexist with family responsibility

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Dental Care for Kids

03:31 Finding the Right Dentist for Yourself

06:28 The Challenges of Scheduling and Insurance

09:17 The Emotional Load of Parental Responsibilities

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