33. Maycember Is A Personality Trait Now

About this episode

In this episode, Meghan and Patti discuss the overwhelming chaos of Maycember, sharing their experiences and survival tips for parents during recital season and graduations.

Welcome to Maycember… where everything is urgent, everyone is emotional, and no one has folded their laundry 😅 This week Patti and Meghan are deep in recital week, school chaos, and full-blown survival mode. From unplugging toilets at competitions to dragging kids across the graduation finish line, it's safe to say… we are NOT thriving. But in between the exhaustion, there are also the moments that remind us why we do this, the growth, the pride, the community, and the kids who make it all worth it (even when they're feral). If you're feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and running purely on caffeine and vibes… this one's for you. 💛 In this episode, we chat about: What "Maycember" really feels like for studio owners and mums Why this season is just as chaotic (if not worse) than December The emotional toll of recital season, graduations, and transitions Letting go, delegating, and learning to trust your team Studio culture, leadership, and protecting what you've built Why parents and kids are just as overwhelmed as we are The importance of grace, perspective, and not sending that email 😅 Simple survival tips when self-care feels impossible ✨ Key takeaway: You don't need to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Meghan Retseck, Patti Johnston

Topics covered

• parenting
• chaos
• recital season
• emotional toll
• studio culture
• self-care

Keywords

• Maycember
• parenting
• recital week
• chaos
• self-care
• studio owners
• emotional toll
• delegating
• community

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