05/26/2026
Before summer break, many kids don’t say “I’m overwhelmed.” They show you.
Maybe it looks like irritability.
Maybe it’s clinginess, withdrawal, bigger emotions, trouble sleeping, or behaviors that seem “out of nowhere.”
When routines, expectations, friendships, and structure begin to shift, kids often feel it before they can put words to it.
What looks like “acting out” may actually be stress. As parents, you don’t need to have all the answers—you can start by being curious.
✨ Save this for summer transitions.
✨ Share with a parent who may need this reminder.
✨ Read our newest blog When Everything Changes: Helping Your Child or Teen Through Transitions by: Chase Read, MA, LPCC