What helps when everything feels like too much

This time of year, school can start to feel like a lot for many kids—especially those facing big transitions or end-of-year milestones.

There are tests, projects, deadlines—and often a quiet pressure to “keep up.”

As expectations build, that pressure can be hard for kids to name, but it often shows up in their behavior. Even small tasks can start to feel like too much.

Some kids push through. Others shut down.