Maycember

In a few short weeks, Maycember will be behind us for another year, and we'll all breathe a sigh of relief. (Don't get me started about camp.) Until then, focus on relationship building over checking things off the list. You'll be glad you did.

The ever-popular Kim and Penn Holderness feel it, too. The viral musical parody superstars changed the lyrics of Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" to reflect parental angst about "Maycember."

For parents, May has become the unofficial second December, a month packed with school events, sports tournaments, final projects and celebrations, all jammed into a calendar that seems to be working against you. Welcome to Maycember. ¶ Made famous by viral creators The Holderness Family, Maycember captures the frenzied energy of December, minus the holiday cheer and cultural permission to rest.