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Andryanna discusses the mental exhaustion parents face in June and offers strategies to manage it while planning for summer.

June is one of the most mentally exhausting months of the year for families. Between school events, sports, concerts, graduations, field trips, summer planning, and the endless stream of emails, forms, reminders and everyday decisions, many parents are carrying far more than they realize. In this solo episode, Andryanna explores the hidden mental load of June, the research behind decision fatigue and cognitive overload, and why so many parents feel stretched thin, impatient, forgetful and overwhelmed this time of year. She also shares practical ways to lower the pressure, protect your family’s energy, create a smoother transition into summer, and focus on what your kids will actually remember. In this episode: • Why June feels so mentally exhausting for parents • The research behind decision fatigue and cognitive overload • How overscheduling affects patience, energy, and connection • Why parents become more reactive during busy seasons • The "Pick Three Priorities" exercise to simplify June • How to create a summer rhythm instead of another packed schedule • Why kids remember connection more than perfectly planned experiences • How to find pockets of joy even during…

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Host: Andryanna Gonko

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