Understanding Mental Health in Parenthood

A Week of Parenthood VLOG

Modern conversations about parenting often focus on love and intention, but this clip highlights something deeper. Biology shapes how parents respond to the world and how children learn to regulate themselves. Erica Komisar explains that fathers are often tuned to external threats, while mothers respond to internal distress. This balance teaches children when to seek comfort and when to stand firm. When that balance is missing, especially for boys, emotional regulation can become harder to devel