Have you ever thought, “I’m done. I can’t do this anymore.” — but you kept going anyway?

In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis talk openly about parenting burnout, emotional exhaustion, comparison, pressure, and the moments when parenting feels heavier than expected.

Through real stories — including moments of fear, danger, disappointment, sports pressure, emotional maturity, and seasons that take longer than expected — they remind parents that burnout doesn’t mean you’re failing… it means you need a reset, not a resignation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why parenting burnout is more common than we admit
• How comparison and pressure intensify exhaustion
• Why seasons of growth can take months or years — not minutes
• How to reframe disappointment in sports, school, and behavior
• Why growth mindset matters more than outcomes
• How faith anchors parents through overwhelming seasons
• The importance of having the right voices speaking into your life

🌲 Learn more at https://www.teamredwoods.com/podcast

• Five Love Languages for Kids by Gary Chapman https://www.amazon.com/5-Love-Languages-Children/dp/0802403476

• Wired that Way by Marita Littauer and Florence Littauer https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Wired+that+Way&i=stripbooks&crid=39WM75FLVBSS6&sprefix=wired+that+way%2Cstripbooks%2C173

00:00 – Introduction: Parenting burnout is real

01:20 – “I think I’m done with parenting”

02:30 – Emotional exhaustion & pressure

04:30 – Comparison and unrealistic expectations

06:45 –When parenting seasons take longer than expected

08:30 – A dangerous moment that led to reflection

10:45 – Why parents feel overwhelmed today

13:00 – Sports pressure & growth mindset

15:30 – You vs. you: redefining success

17:45 – The importance of trusted voices

20:00 – Resetting instead of quitting

22:15 – Faith perspective: God does what we can’t

24:30 – Final encouragement for parents

In this final episode of the 12 Months of Gratitude series, Jacquie, Abbie, and Crissy reflect on August through December — the seasons that closed out their year with connection, celebration, responsibility, and faith.

Together, they revisit:

• August birthdays, golf season, art fairs, and an unforgettable Alaska cruise with grandparents and cousins
• The importance of connection over experiences during family travel
• September milestones including varsity golf, competition, and growth through challenge
• October celebrations, one-on-one parent time, rewards for hard work, and spiritual leadership through Super Kids
• November gratitude, Thanksgiving traditions, extended family time, and recognizing it truly “takes a village”- December reflections, music recitals, Christmas anticipation, and celebrating Jesus

In this episode, parents will learn:

• Why reflection builds gratitude and perspective in kids
• How shared experiences strengthen family connection
• Why traditions matter more than exact dates
• How responsibility and effort fuel maturity
• How gratitude helps families finish the year strong🌲

🌲Learn more at https://www.teamredwoods.com/podcast00:00 – Finishing 12 Months of Gratitude01:00 – August birthdays, golf season & art fairs02:15 – Alaska cruise with grandparents & cousins04:30 – Why connection mattered most05:45 – Card games, traditions & family bonding07:00 – September sports & varsity golf experiences08:45 – Competing, growth & beautiful moments10:30 – October birthdays & one-on-one parent time12:15 – Rewards for hard work & leadership growth13:45 – November gratitude & Thanksgiving traditions15:30 – Extended family time & “it takes a village”17:00 – December reflections & Christmas anticipation18:30 – Music recitals & stepping out in confidence20:00 – Celebrating Jesus & finishing the year strong21:30 – Goals for next year & closing encouragement

In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Jacquie continues the 12 Months of Gratitude conversation with Abby and Crissy — reflecting on April through July and the powerful family moments that shaped their year.

Together, they revisit:

• Spring sports seasons filled with discipline and late nights
• Huntter learning to ride her bike after deciding she was ready
• Drew’s rite of passage at a men’s leadership and athletic event
• Worship team milestones and stepping into God-given gifting
• Family travel, summer sports, art fairs, and shared traditions

This episode reminds parents that gratitude isn’t about ignoring hard work — it’s about recognizing God’s faithfulness through effort, perseverance, and growth.

You’ll learn:

• How reflection helps kids see maturity and progress
• Why growth often comes through responsibility and challenge
• How shared experiences strengthen sibling bonds
• Why parenting works best when we honor seasons
• How gratitude builds faith, humility, and confidence

🌲 Learn more at https://www.teamredwoods.com/podcast

00:00 – Continuing 12 Months of Gratitude01:00 – Spring sports & long evenings02:10 – Hunter decides to ride without training wheels03:30 – Family teamwork during bike learning05:00 – Reflecting on responsibility and readiness06:30 – Drew’s men’s leadership & rite of passage event08:45 – Worship team milestones & stepping into gifting11:30 – Tennis season success and teamwork13:15 – Family travel & summer traditions15:30 – Art fairs and creative seasons17:00 – Why reflection matters for kids18:30 – Gratitude builds perspective for the future