Mrs. Brinker: Avoiding year-end student burnout You might notice your kids seem exhausted or especially irritable as they get busier at the end of the school year. Author: Dustin Grove Updated: 11:01 AM EDT May 16, 2021 GREENWOOD, Ind. — Summer break is so close our kids can almost taste it. If you have kids at home, you probably have a pretty full May calendar with school awards programs, athletic events and end-of-the-year parties. Sometimes you might notice that your child seems exhausted or especially irritable during this time. Our 13News Education Expert Jennifer Brinker offered some advice for helping students get through the end-of-the-year burnout that many kids tend to face during this time.