All month long, Kristen White and I are sharing our Momfessions – how we really feel about some of parenting’s biggest, messiest, most talked-about topics.

Kristen is my teammate at CARRY Media and a boy mom to three boys, so trust me: we have thoughts.

First up: Maycember.

You know…the month we just survived. But barely. 

It’s the month that feels like December-level chaos but delivers exactly none of the holiday magic. Concerts. Field days. Teacher gifts. Sports banquets. Spirit weeks. Summer planning. Working. Parenting. Existing. Graduations! 

In this episode, we’re looking back at what May did to us, why modern parenting feels unsustainable this time of year, and practical ways to make sure next May doesn’t completely take us out.

Because if next May looks exactly like this May…we may not make it.

Let’s Talk About It. 

Listen in to learn more:

[0:00:00] Maycember Overwhelm for Parents

[0:06:59] Mental Load and Triple Logistics in May

[0:09:54] Letting Go of Guilt and Missed Events

[0:18:38] You Can’t Do It All, and That’s Okay

[0:21:03] Minimum Viable Parenting Mindset

[0:24:16] Evolving Beyond the Pinterest Mom

[0:24:57] Workplaces Need May Flexibility

In this episode, we are digging into surviving the chaos of “Maycember,” the challenges of balancing school activities with standard work hours, how our communication with our kids shapes their perceptions, practical strategies for managing busy families, giving yourself grace as a parent, and how employers can better support working parents during the demanding month of May.

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