Sunday evenings can feel heavy for kids, even if they can’t explain why. Their bodies pick up on the shift from relaxed weekends to the structure of school, and it often shows up as irritability, restlessness, or sudden clinginess. What looks like resistance is really their nervous system preparing for change. And just like us, kids feel safer when the transition is named, predictable, and supported with connection. Our calm doesn’t erase the discomfort, but it does give them an anchor they can trust. Want more tools for navigating big-kid emotions? Comment BOOK to preorder Big Kids, Bigger Feelings and grab your preorder bonuses. #BigKidsBiggerFeelings #ParentingTweens #MiddleChildhoodMatters #ParentingTips #SundayScaries #EmotionalRegulation #ConnectedParenting