Why Modern Motherhood Feels So Loud—and How to Turn Down the Volume
Featuring Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs
You don’t need more advice. You need more space to think clearly.
That’s the takeaway from our powerful conversation with Tara Clark, the creator of Modern Mom Probs and our first guest on the Launch Family Podcast. Tara is known for her unfiltered take on motherhood, and in this episode, she names the thing so many of us are feeling but don’t always know how to say:
Parenting today is noisy. And it’s exhausting.
The Real Cost of Constant Input
Tara puts it plainly: information overload is the new modern mom problem. Every scroll brings a new strategy, a new red flag, a new list of what you’re supposed to be doing better.
Even when the advice is well-meaning, the sheer volume of it wears you down.
“We used to look to one trusted source. Now there are hundreds—and they all say something different.”
For moms who already feel stretched thin, this flood of opinions isn’t empowering. It’s paralyzing. It leads to second-guessing simple decisions, questioning your instincts, and feeling like no matter what you choose, someone somewhere thinks it’s wrong.
When “Trying to Do It Right” Turns Into Burnout
So many moms Tara hears from aren’t trying to be perfect—they’re just trying not to mess it up. But in a culture that equates good parenting with constant optimization, that pressure adds up.
“There’s so much fear baked into parenting now. Fear of doing it wrong. Fear of judgment. Fear of missing something critical.”
It’s not just tiring. It’s isolating.
You might find yourself avoiding parenting spaces online because they leave you more anxious than helped. Or pulling away from conversations because you’re afraid of being critiqued for not “doing it right.”
That’s why Tara’s approach is so refreshing. She reminds us that real parenting isn’t about checking every box. It’s about staying connected—to yourself, your child, and what works for your unique family.
Tuning Back In to What Matters
In the episode, Tara walks through how to quiet the noise and come back to center.
That starts with stepping away from your screen. Going outside. Reading a book. Having a real conversation instead of another Google spiral.
It also means being willing to do things differently. Just because something works for a friend or a parenting influencer doesn’t mean it’s your right next step.
“There’s power in deciding what doesn’t belong in your home.”
Whether it’s a parenting method that doesn’t feel aligned, or a digital space that stirs up more guilt than good—letting go is part of protecting your peace.
Rebuilding a Village That Feels Real
Another honest part of this conversation is what happens as your kids grow and your social world shifts.
Moms of babies often find built-in connection: parent groups, playdates, nap schedule small talk. But Tara points out that once kids are older, the opportunities to connect shrink—and loneliness grows.
If you’ve felt like friendship got harder or support got scarcer, you’re not alone.
Tara encourages moms to start small. Text a friend. Ask for help. Accept help when it’s offered. Find support in unexpected places, like a neighbor who can trade pickups or a teen babysitter who gives you one quiet hour.
Village-building isn’t a throwback ideal. It’s a modern necessity. And it doesn’t have to look perfect to be real.
Watch the Full Conversation with Tara Clark
This is one of those episodes that lingers. If you’ve felt overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck in a loop of overthinking, this conversation is for you.
▶ Full Episode
Watch on YouTube
▶ Must-See Clips from the Episode:
- “You’re Not a Bad Mom”
- “Too Much Advice, Not Enough Clarity”
- “Middle School Moms Are Lonely Too”
- “Scroll Breaks Save Sanity”
- “Build a Village that Works for You”
- “Validation > Criticism”
- “Parenting Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All”
At Launch Family, we believe clarity is possible, even in the chaos. This episode with Tara is a reminder that the answers you’re looking for don’t live in the scroll. They live in your gut, your values, and your everyday courage.
You don’t need to do more. You need to hear that what you’re already doing matters.
Subscribe, listen, and take what you need. We’re so glad you’re here.
