Finding God's Peace in Summer Stress and Schedule Changes

Summer break is here—and for many parents, that means stress, schedule changes, exhaustion, and anxiety about how to manage it all. In this episode of the Tired Parents Podcast, Dani and Craig Kinchen talk honestly about the emotional transition from the school year into summer parenting.Together, they explore:Why summer schedule changes overwhelm parentsThe hidden anxiety many moms and dads experience this time of yearHow gratitude and thanksgiving can shift your mindsetBiblical encouragement from Philippians 4 and 1 Chronicles 16Finding peace and rest in God during chaotic parenting seasonsEncouragement for parents with toddlers, preschoolers, and young kidsIf you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or nervous about summer break, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that God’s steadfast love remains the same in every season.Plus: Dani shares details about the new "Summer of Lights" devotional for parents and families.FREE Summer of Lights Calendar Devotional for Parents: https://tiredbutcalled.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Summer-of-Lights-Calendar-Devotional-Parent-Devotional.pdfFREE Summer of Lights Calendar Devotional for Preschool Families: https://tiredbutcalled.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Summer-of-Lights-Calendar-Devotional-Preschool-Family-Devotional.pdfFREE Summer of Lights Calendar Devotional (Combined): https://tiredbutcalled.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Summer-of-Lights-Calendar-Devotional-Combined.pdfBright Horizons Survey: https://investors.brighthorizons.com/news-releases/news-release-details/working-parents-lose-sleep-over-summer-break-child-care-planning Talker Research Survey: https://talkerresearch.com/why-parents-dread-this-time-of-year-the-most/Sign up for our FREE Tired Parents Newsletter! https://tiredbutcalled.org/newsletter/ YouTube/Insta: @tiredparentsministryWebsite: tiredbutcalled.orgChapters:00:00 Today's Topic on Thanksgiving and Special Guest Introduction01:33 Free Parents and Families Summer Devotional Announcement03:17 Data on Stress in Family Vacations06:00 God's Word on Thanksgiving During Stressful Transitions09:36 Practical Examples of Thanksgiving as Stress RelieverAbout the Tired Parents PodcastHello! My name is Dani Kinchen. I’m a wife, mother of three, practicing attorney, and family ministry leader. Above all, I’m an adopted child of God. The purpose of the Tired Parents Ministry is to help parents find rest in God's Word. Each week, I’ll cover the data on a topic real parents are losing sleep over and explore how God offers us rest in that area.#TiredParents #ParentalBurnout #ChristianParenting #FaithAndFamily #MomLife #ParentingSupport #BiblicalEncouragement #rest