Healing the Tigress: An AAPI Maternal Mental Health Podcast

[Sneak Peek] The Summer We Turned Pretty Tired

Healing the Tigress Podcast Season 3

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In this bonus episode, Peggy and Jasmine dive into the real realities of summer break for parents: the childcare scramble, the mental load of camp sign-ups, and the pressure to make every summer “magical.” They reflect on how summer has changed from their own childhoods, comparing camps, travel, family support, and the freedom of slower days at home. We also explore the history of summer vacation, why the school calendar looks the way it does, and whether it still makes sense in a world with air conditioning and modern family life. Along the way, we share honest takes on privilege, flexibility, boredom, screen time, and the challenges of balancing work with kids’ summer schedules.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to plan your child’s summer, or you just want to commiserate with other parents in the same boat, this episode is for you!

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