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OVER-SCHEDULED CHAOS
March is the only month without any school holidays, which means every parent workshop, conference, field trip, and fundraiser is crammed into these 31 days. Suddenly, you find yourself signing a mountain of permission slips—hello, carpal tunnel! -
TIME CRUNCH
For those of us juggling jobs and family, February’s vacation days are long gone, leaving us scrambling to clock overtime this month. We need those extra hours to take off when the kids are out of school for April’s spring break. Good luck fitting in all those half-days for the school events! -
SPRING… OR NOT?
Winter has been relentless, especially on the East Coast. After enduring endless cold and filthy ice, the first day of spring (March 20th) rolled in with… more snow. Seriously? -
CAMP SIGN-UPS
Despite the weather, March is the month we brave the cold to sign up for summer camp—because if we wait until April, prices skyrocket! No pressure, right? -
PARTY OVERLOAD
Birthday parties seem to pop up every weekend, all month long. Who knew that June was the ultimate month for baby-making? -
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
Ah, Daylight Savings Time—the annual event that undoes all your hard work in getting the kids to sleep. If only we could spring forward without losing precious ZZZs! -
FRUIT FOMO
Desperate for fresh produce that isn’t squash, you splurge on $8 strawberries. They taste okay, but you quickly realize that your wallet—and the planet—can’t keep up with this habit! -
GROWING PAINS
Your kids seem to have experienced a growth spurt that rivals a weed. Nothing fits! You’re now on a quest to find clothes that will last until it’s warm enough for spring hand-me-downs. Good luck pulling off the “Mom’s belted t-shirt” look on a toddler! -
OVERWHELMED PARENT
With state testing and school budget meetings creeping up next month, your social media is buzzing with “important” matters. You want to engage but can’t help but cringe at the typos in your fellow parents’ passionate comments. -
HOLIDAY DECORATION FAIL
You’ve officially run out of excuses for why your holiday decorations are still up. It’s time to face the music and finally take them down!
And just when you think you’ve survived the March madness, guess what awaits you in April? Yep, tax time!
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Summary
March can be a whirlwind for parents, packed with events, sleep disruptions, and unexpected expenses. From scrambling for summer camp spots to navigating social media parenting debates, this month brings its own unique madness—without a basketball in sight. Just when you think you’ve made it through, tax season looms on the horizon.