Parents Have “Finals” Too!

We’re all proud of our recent grads, and frankly, and if you’re like most parents, you’re just glad you made it to the end of the school year without going crazy. Every year, the demands on parents to volunteer, attend, and host end-of-the-year celebrations seems to have increased exponentially. YIKES! Check out the New York Times’ article “Mom and Dad Have Their Own Set of Finals” to see that this has become A THING that has consumed us at the end of each school year.

Isn’t it true that you feel terrible if you don’t attend EVERY SINGLE CELEBRATION and AWARDS CEREMONY? And, haven’t you reached the point when you’re no longer enjoying these events because you’re rushed, stressed and pressured to be everywhere — all at once? That’s why I say, “Congratulations to you amazing moms and dads! You’ve pulled it together and received A’s on your finals!”

Next year, stop that dreadful treadmill and limit the number celebrations you’ll attend.  Just let your kids decide which ones are the most important to them. That way, you’ll enjoy them more and you’ll be better able to support your kids while they’re stressed out and/or freaking out during finals!  AND you’ll have more free time!  Sounds like a win to me!

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