Could not be more true

When I talk to other academic parents and when I read articles/books on the topic of academic parenthood, a similar theme emerges -- academic parents are overburdened. We have a list of tasks that is too long, commitments and deadlines that we can't possibly fulfill, and unexpected delays (sicks children, etc.). What we often don't discuss is how this juggling act makes us feel and how we desperately try to cope with all the demands. Drama Mama said it best:

From the outside, it sometimes seems we (academic moms) are masters of
scheduling, parenting and career but from the inside it seems every moment is
wracked with doubt and panic over each small decision.

I know that I often appear as if I have it all under control and I even hear students tell me that I am "doing it all." What I don't reveal is that I am always worried, obsessing over decisions, and just hoping that I am not making any big and long lasting mistakes.