What makes the book land so well is that it doesn’t just poke fun — it quietly acknowledges why parents fall into these traps in the first place. I know, because I fell into some of them myself, and social media was barely a factor 18 years ago. A few things can be true: the anxiety is real AND the love is real; the cultural pressure to perform both loudly and perfectly is also very real. DeRoche captures that tension with a light touch, which makes the satire feel less like mockery of those who fall prey, and more like solidarity. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably been there. DeRoche’s words will resonate and make you smile.