The Sundown Scaries: Why Nights Feel So Hard for New Parents (And Why It Gets Better)
If you’re a new parent who feels a wave of anxiety or dread as the sun starts to set, you’re not alone. Many postpartum moms and dads experience what I call the “sundown scaries” — that tight‑chested, uneasy feeling that creeps in during the evening because you know nighttime sleep might be hard again.