Self-Injury Awareness Month

August is often described as a bridge month. The intensity of summer may be winding down, but the demands of fall are just around the corner. For caregivers, it’s a season of transition and an ideal time to pause and assess your own needs before the full weight of school schedules, appointments, and changing routines begins.

As kids return to school and fall schedules start to take shape, many families experience a bumpy adjustment period in the afternoons. Long school days can be overstimulating and draining, especially for children with disabilities, sensory sensitivities, or emotional regulation challenges. That’s where a calming after-school routine can make all the difference.

Summer break can be a time of rest, fun, and freedom for young people, but it can also be an opportunity to connect across generations and help support caregiving in meaningful ways.

Summer might seem like a season of sunshine and relaxation, but for caregivers, it can often feel like anything but. Between shifting routines, school breaks, rising temperatures, and increased caregiving demands, burnout can sneak in faster than you think.

The long days of summer may still be in full swing, but July is the perfect time to start easing into back-to-school planning especially for caregivers supporting children with disabilities, developmental differences, or mental health needs.

Each July, communities across the country recognize Disability Pride Month. A time to honor the strength, identity, and contributions of people with disabilities. For caregivers and families, it's also a meaningful opportunity to listen, learn, and celebrate the rich diversity within the disability community.

Summer break doesn’t have to mean a break from learning. In fact, some of the best learning moments happen outside the classroom, on a walk, in the grocery store, or while helping with dinner.

When the sun is shining and school is out, life can feel both joyful and overwhelming. Especially for the parents and grandparents who hold everything together behind the scenes. Summer brings schedule changes, extra responsibilities, and a lot of emotional juggling.

Summer break is often seen as a time of rest and freedom, but for many caregivers, it can be one of the busiest seasons of the year. With school out, routines disrupted, and demands multiplying, caregivers often put their own well-being on the back burner. At Society of Care, we want to offer a gentle reminder: you matter too.