By the time May ends, many parents feel completely drained. Between school concerts, field trips, sports banquets, graduation celebrations, spirit weeks and summer planning, late spring can feel just as hectic and expensive as the holiday season.
That's why the term Maycember has struck a chord with so many parents online. Much like December, May often brings a nonstop stream of obligations, emotional labor and unexpected expenses that leave families exhausted before summer even begins.
