Your Best Mom Life
From Practice Makes Parent by Focus on the Family
May 6, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 128
About this episode
Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the challenges of motherhood and provide practical tips for overwhelmed moms.
In recognition of Mother's Day, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss cultural pressures that leave many moms overwhelmed, burned out, and lonely, including perfectionism and social media comparison. They talk with Jamie Erickson, the author of Overwhelmed Mom, about finding hope and purpose in motherhood. Jamie emphasizes “one another” support in the church, embracing hidden, mundane tasks as God-seen work, and setting boundaries through a personal vision statement to filter commitments. Practical tips include creating a “10-minute power task list,” reducing screen time by “analoging” life, and prayerfully realigning priorities. In a Q&A, they advise a first-time mom that saying “no” appropriately —helps children learn resilience and boundaries. Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, Enjoy Your Life Again Is Mother's Day Unhappy For You? This Article May Help. Want to get involved in our social media challege for Mother's Day? Call our Counseling Line at 1-800-A-FAMILY Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email Want to get involved in our 7-day social…
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Danny Huerta, Rebecca St. James
Guest: Jamie Erickson
Topics covered
- motherhood
- cultural pressures
- perfectionism
- social media comparison
- support in the church
- setting boundaries
- practical parenting tips
Keywords
- motherhood
- overwhelmed moms
- perfectionism
- social media
- support
- boundaries
- parenting tips
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Overwhelmed Mom, Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, Enjoy Your Life Again
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