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Finding God's Peace in Summer Stress and Schedule Changes
Summer break is here—and for many parents, that means stress, schedule changes, exhaustion, and anxiety about how to manage it all. In this episode of the Tired Parents Podcast, Dani and Craig Kinchen talk honestly about the emotional transition from the school year into summer parenting.
Together, they explore:
Why summer schedule changes overwhelm parents
The hidden anxiety many moms and dads experience this time of year
How gratitude and thanksgiving can shift your mindset
Biblical encouragement from Philippians 4 and 1 Chronicles 16
Finding peace and rest in God during chaotic parenting seasons
Encouragement for parents with toddlers, preschoolers, and young kids
If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or nervous about summer break, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that God’s steadfast love remains the same in every season.
Plus: Dani shares details about the new "Summer of Lights" devotional for parents and families.
FREE Summer of Lights Calendar Devotional for Parents: https://tiredbutcalled.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Summer-of-Lights-Calendar-Devotional-Parent-Devotional.pdf
FREE Summer of Lights Calendar Devotional for Preschool Families: https://tiredbutcalled.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Summer-of-Lights-Calendar-Devotional-Preschool-Family-Devotional.pdf
FREE Summer of Lights Calendar Devotional (Combined): https://tiredbutcalled.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Summer-of-Lights-Calendar-Devotional-Combined.pdf
Bright Horizons Survey: https://investors.brighthorizons.com/news-releases/news-release-details/working-parents-lose-sleep-over-summer-break-child-care-planning
Talker Research Survey: https://talkerresearch.com/why-parents-dread-this-time-of-year-the-most/
Sign up for our FREE Tired Parents Newsletter! https://tiredbutcalled.org/newsletter/
YouTube/Insta: @tiredparentsministry
Website: tiredbutcalled.org
Chapters:
00:00 Today's Topic on Thanksgiving and Special Guest Introduction
01:33 Free Parents and Families Summer Devotional Announcement
03:17 Data on Stress in Family Vacations
06:00 God's Word on Thanksgiving During Stressful Transitions
09:36 Practical Examples of Thanksgiving as Stress Reliever
About the Tired Parents Podcast
Hello! My name is Dani Kinchen. I’m a wife, mother of three, practicing attorney, and family ministry leader. Above all, I’m an adopted child of God. The purpose of the Tired Parents Ministry is to help parents find rest in God's Word. Each week, I’ll cover the data on a topic real parents are losing sleep over and explore how God offers us rest in that area.
#TiredParents #ParentalBurnout #ChristianParenting #FaithAndFamily #MomLife #ParentingSupport #BiblicalEncouragement #rest
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By Dani KinchenSummer break is here—and for many parents, that means stress, schedule changes, exhaustion, and anxiety about how to manage it all. In this episode of the Tired Parents Podcast, Dani and Craig Kinchen talk honestly about the emotional transition from the school year into summer parenting.
Together, they explore:
Why summer schedule changes overwhelm parents
The hidden anxiety many moms and dads experience this time of year
How gratitude and thanksgiving can shift your mindset
Biblical encouragement from Philippians 4 and 1 Chronicles 16
Finding peace and rest in God during chaotic parenting seasons
Encouragement for parents with toddlers, preschoolers, and young kids
If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or nervous about summer break, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that God’s steadfast love remains the same in every season.
Plus: Dani shares details about the new "Summer of Lights" devotional for parents and families.
FREE Summer of Lights Calendar Devotional for Parents: https://tiredbutcalled.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Summer-of-Lights-Calendar-Devotional-Parent-Devotional.pdf
FREE Summer of Lights Calendar Devotional for Preschool Families: https://tiredbutcalled.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Summer-of-Lights-Calendar-Devotional-Preschool-Family-Devotional.pdf
FREE Summer of Lights Calendar Devotional (Combined): https://tiredbutcalled.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Summer-of-Lights-Calendar-Devotional-Combined.pdf
Bright Horizons Survey: https://investors.brighthorizons.com/news-releases/news-release-details/working-parents-lose-sleep-over-summer-break-child-care-planning
Talker Research Survey: https://talkerresearch.com/why-parents-dread-this-time-of-year-the-most/
Sign up for our FREE Tired Parents Newsletter! https://tiredbutcalled.org/newsletter/
YouTube/Insta: @tiredparentsministry
Website: tiredbutcalled.org
Chapters:
00:00 Today's Topic on Thanksgiving and Special Guest Introduction
01:33 Free Parents and Families Summer Devotional Announcement
03:17 Data on Stress in Family Vacations
06:00 God's Word on Thanksgiving During Stressful Transitions
09:36 Practical Examples of Thanksgiving as Stress Reliever
About the Tired Parents Podcast
Hello! My name is Dani Kinchen. I’m a wife, mother of three, practicing attorney, and family ministry leader. Above all, I’m an adopted child of God. The purpose of the Tired Parents Ministry is to help parents find rest in God's Word. Each week, I’ll cover the data on a topic real parents are losing sleep over and explore how God offers us rest in that area.
#TiredParents #ParentalBurnout #ChristianParenting #FaithAndFamily #MomLife #ParentingSupport #BiblicalEncouragement #rest