The hardest part of the marathon
Published on: 18/05/2026
Most parents assume May meltdowns are just "Spring Fever," but for a sensitive child, the end of the school year is a Resource Problem, not a behavior problem. This post explores the "Biological Tax" of the final 10% of the school year and how we help kids recharge their neurological batteries to finish the year strong and start summer with a full tank.
End-of-year burnout in childrenNervous system regulationExecutive function fatigueChildhood exhaustion signsSchool year transitionsWhy is my child so emotional in May?Signs of an overtaxed nervous system in kidsHow to help a child finish the school year strongBehavioral meltdowns at the end of schoolBiological cost of school year stress