Dr. Becky on Summer Expectations, and Letting Go!
Jun 09, 2025
Summer is here! School's out, and our kids are home!
For lots of parents, the end of school marks the start of a fun season of adventure, spontaneity, and excitement. And, for many parents (often even those same parents we just mentioned), the end of school marks the start of an overwhelming season that brings added stress and responsibilities piled on top of the already-long parent to-do list. Both are true: summer is exciting, and summer is challenging.
On her June 3rd episode of her Good Inside Podcast, Let Go of the Perfect Summer, Dr. Becky digs into some of the challenges parents face when their school-aged children are home for the summer – changes in schedule, expectations from kids (and adults!), and added parental responsibilities can make the summer months feel like less than the exciting summertime adventure we imagine in our optimistic moments.
And, in true Dr. Becky fashion, we also get from this episode validation for those conflicting feelings, permission to let go of unrealistic expectations, and tangible tips to make summer struggles feel more manageable.
We loved this episode, and think it’s a great time to give it a listen! As those final school days tick by, let Dr. Becky’s wisdom guide your summer plans this year!