Kristyn Georget Counselling

08/11/2026

It’s okay if your summer didn’t look the way you imagined it would. ☀️

Maybe you didn’t take the trips, visit all the places or complete the summer bucket list.

Maybe there were more ordinary days than magical ones. More screen time, sibling arguments and survival-mode parenting than you had planned.

That doesn’t mean you wasted the summer.

Your children didn’t need every day to be an adventure. They needed safety, connection and a parent who kept showing up—even when you were tired.

The quiet mornings, backyard snacks, movie nights, car conversations and completely unremarkable days mattered, too.

You were never responsible for creating a picture-perfect summer. You were living a real one.

As the season changes, try not to measure your summer by everything you didn’t accomplish. Let it be enough that you made it through together. 💛

08/04/2026

Summer is often described as relaxing—but for many parents, it can feel like the opposite.

Routines disappear. The house is louder. Everyone needs something. You may be juggling work, childcare, activities, travel and the pressure to make summer feel “special.”

So, take a moment to check in with yourself:

Do you need more rest?
More connection?
Time alone?
More fun?
Support?
Or maybe you’re ready for a little routine again?

Your needs matter, too. You don’t have to wait until you’re completely depleted to acknowledge them.

What do you need more of right now? 💛

06/26/2026

I am still in office - just focusing my time and energy on being present and less on social media for the Summer.

06/24/2026

If your kid has asked for 47 snacks before 10 AM, this post is for you. 😅☀️

Summer is fun.

Summer is also loud, messy, overstimulating, and demanding.

When you're feeling overwhelmed, don't underestimate the power of a small reset:

☀️ Step outside.
💧 Drink some water.
🌿 Take a deep breath.
🩵 Give yourself 60 seconds.

Small moments can help your nervous system settle so you can respond instead of react.

Save this for the hard days. ❤️

06/22/2026

06/18/2026

☀️ Summer is almost here.

For some, that brings excitement.
For others, it brings a little bit of panic.

The end-of-school countdown, childcare plans, family vacations, camps, activities, longer days, disrupted routines, and the pressure to make summer "special" can feel overwhelming.

Here's your reminder:

You don't need to create a Pinterest-perfect summer.
You don't need to say yes to every invitation.
You don't need to fill every weekend with plans.

You are allowed to slow down.

You are allowed to rest.

You are allowed to create a summer that works for your family—not one that looks good on social media.

As we head into this new season, ask yourself:

✨ What do I want more of this summer?
✨ What do I need less of?
✨ What would help me feel rested instead of depleted?

The best summers aren't always the busiest ones.

Sometimes they're the ones where we finally give ourselves permission to breathe.

🌿 Your wellbeing deserves a place in summer too.

What is one thing you're looking forward to this summer?
👇 Share below.

06/15/2026

Being the default parent isn't just about doing more...It's about remembering more.

The appointments.
The forms.
The birthday gifts.
The lunch supplies.
The worries that keep you awake at night.
The endless mental checklist running quietly in the background.

It's work that often goes unnoticed because so much of it happens inside your head.

If you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or touched out, it doesn't necessarily mean you're doing something wrong.

It might mean you've been carrying a lot for a long time.

Take this as your reminder:

🤍 You don't have to do it all alone.
🤍 Your needs matter too.
🤍 Rest is productive.
🤍 Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.

To the default parents carrying the invisible load every day: I see you.

Which part of the mental load feels heaviest for you right now?

06/11/2026

For years, I thought happiness lived somewhere in the future.

After the to-do list was done.
After the stressful season ended.
After I became more productive, more organized, more successful.

But happiness kept moving.

The research is actually pretty clear: happiness isn't primarily built through achievement.

It's built through connection, meaning, gratitude, self-compassion, movement, and feeling like we belong.

The things that support our wellbeing are often simple.

Not easy.
But simple.

Maybe happiness isn't waiting for you on the other side of becoming someone different.

Maybe it's found in how you treat yourself and connect with others today.

Save this when you need a reminder

06/09/2026

One of the hardest parts of adulthood is realizing that the village you imagined may not be the village you have.

Maybe family isn't nearby.
Maybe friendships changed.
Maybe the people you expected support from aren't able to offer it.

And that can hurt.

There is real grief in letting go of the picture you once had of what support would look like.

But there is also hope.

Because villages aren't always inherited.

Sometimes they're built.

They are made up of neighbours, teachers, coworkers, friends, therapists, teammates, fellow parents, and unexpected people who show up consistently and remind us that we're not alone.

Research tells us that connection and belonging are among the strongest predictors of wellbeing and happiness.

Not because we need hundreds of people.

But because we need a few safe people.

If your village looks different than you expected, you're not failing.

You might simply be building something new.

❤️ Who is someone in your village that you're grateful for today?

06/05/2026

I've lost count of how many times I have heard "I just want to feel happier".
What does that even mean? Good thing with research we can study things like 'Happiness'.

Swipe to discover which one you're missing →