Summer holidays are meant to be joyful—but the reality? Sibling squabbles, stressful visits to family, kids resistant to going to  summer camp, and end-of-day meltdowns.
We're trying to juggle it all and it can get too much for everyone.

In this episode, parenting coach Camilla McGill explains why kids often struggle emotionally during the summer and how you can support them calmly and confidently.

✅ Understand why lack of structure causes big emotions
✅ Recognise signs of sensory overload—especially at summer camps
✅ Practical strategies to reduce meltdowns and sibling conflict
✅ Scripts to use when your child is rude in public
✅ BONUS: A listener asks what to do when their child calls them “idiot” in front of relatives

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Why summer often feels overwhelming for parents and kids
01:30 – When routines vanish, confusion and conflict rise
03:10 – Sensory overload: camps, noise, wet swimsuits & more
05:45 – Summer camp stress: unfamiliar adults, pressure to fit in
07:40 – What’s underneath the behaviour: control, disconnection, jealousy
11:00 – Reset expectations and build in daily anchors
13:50 – Catch early signs before the meltdown hits
16:20 – What to say in public when your child is struggling
18:30 – Be the coach, not the referee in sibling fights
20:20 – Listener question: “My child called me ‘idiot’ in front of relatives”
23:30 – Recap: structure, empathy, calmness = your summer toolkit
24:45 – Get support & free guide: myparentingsolutions.com/justlisten

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You’ll learn how to reduce power struggles, stay steady when emotions run high, and build a closer connection with your child.

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