Microdose: End-of-Year School Burnout: How Parents Can Help Kids Finish Strong

Microdose: End-of-Year School Burnout: How Parents Can Help Kids Finish Strong

April 17, 2026 · 13 min · Season 2

About this episode

This episode discusses the phenomenon of school burnout in children as the year ends and offers strategies for parents to help their kids cope.

Challenging behavior spikes once the weather gets nice aren't just in your house. In this episode, we explain why kids at all ages hit burnout as the school year winds down and what parents can do to help.

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