Flexibility is a Gift

Let’s talk about flexibility.

Not the yoga kind (though wouldn’t that be lovely?)—I mean emotional, mental, logistical flexibility.

Because right now, everything is happening all at once:

• End-of-year concerts and field days

• Finals or graduation prep

• Travel plans, sports tournaments, and teacher appreciation weeks

• And kids who are overstimulated, overtired, and feeding off the energy of the chaos

It’s no wonder you’re stretched.

It’s no wonder your fuse is short.

And it’s no wonder you might feel guilty for not loving this “special” season.

But what if flexibility was the gift you give yourself and your kids right now?

What if you said:

• “I’m not going to fight every battle this week.”

• “We’re going to let routines bend so we don’t all break.”

• “It’s okay if things are messier, louder, or a little undone.”

Flexibility isn’t giving up—it’s parenting with wisdom. It says:
“I know what matters most right now: connection, compassion, and not losing ourselves in the chaos.”

So deep breath.

Choose one thing to release this week.

Let go of the fantasy of being “on top of it” and instead be with your family in the reality of it.

Your calm doesn’t have to be perfect.
It just needs to be anchored in grace.

You're doing enough. You're more than enough.
We’ll get through this—together.

Your Coach,
Coach Jenn 💛
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www.familiesmattermost.com