Summer can be a beautiful time for families—but it can also be emotionally intense for kids. Without the structure of the school year, many children feel unanchored, overstimulated, or anxious, and those feelings show up in big ways. In this post, I share what I’ve learned as both a psychologist and a mom about helping kids through emotional ups and downs—how to step in early, what to do when emotions peak, and how to reset after the storm. If summer's feeling a little louder than expected, this one's for you.