Clara Harper

If you’re a mom, you already know what it means to be chronically overstimulated. The soundtrack of your day is a mix of screaming toddlers, clattering toys, and someone yelling “MOM!” for the 400th time, while you just try to drink coffee that hasn’t gone cold.

When my brain feels like it’s melting into a puddle of Goldfish crumbs and Paw Patrol jingles, I go straight to my secret outlet: funny TikTok videos. Some people meditate. I scroll TikTok while hiding in the pantry with a snack I don’t have to share. It’s my therapy session, minus the co-pay.

Why TikTok Helps Overstimulated Moms

There’s something oddly comforting about watching someone else’s chaotic parenting moments edited into a 12-second masterpiece. It’s not just about laughing at other people’s mess (although, yes, that’s part of the magic). It’s about realizing you’re not alone. We’re all just out here, wiping butts and losing our minds, together.

I started making my own TikTok videos to channel that energy—the funny, slightly unhinged mom energy that says, “I love my kids, but if they scream one more time, I’m moving into the garden shed.” My page is a mix of humor, book recommendations, and the occasional meltdown. Follow me on TikTok: @ClaraHarperBooks to laugh with me (or at me, I’m fine with either).

My Children’s Books: A Lifeline for Parents and Kids

When I’m not scrolling TikTok like it’s an Olympic sport, I’m writing children’s books that help parents and kids navigate big feelings together. My My Inner Monster series—starting with Anger Is My Monster—was born out of my own need to teach my boys about emotions without losing my mind.

These books are a shortcut to those “how do I even explain this?” conversations, especially when your toddler is channeling pure rage because you cut their toast wrong. You can find my books on ClaraHarperBooks.com or on Amazon by searching Clara Harper.

A New Book Is Coming (and Moms, You’re Going to Need It)

While my monster books are for kids, my next book is for YOU. I’ve been working on a hilarious mom journal that’s part therapy workbook, part chaos diary. It’s designed for tired, overstimulated moms who just need to laugh about the madness. It’s coming soon—so keep an eye out, because this one will be the parenting survival guide you didn’t know you needed.

Final Thought

Motherhood is loud, messy, and occasionally soul-sucking, but finding your outlets—whether it’s funny TikTok videos, a good book, or a journal that lets you scream onto paper—can change everything.

If you’re ready to laugh through the chaos, follow me on TikTok and grab my children’s books from Amazon. Because let’s face it, sometimes laughter is the only thing keeping us from crying in the laundry room.