Podcast Episode 383: Default Parent on Vacation (A.K.A. Mom): Why Your Family Trip Feels Like a Business Trip
Okay, be honest—have you ever returned from a trip so drained you needed a vacation from your vacation? If you’re the one managing snacks, swim diapers, sunscreen, and everyone’s emotional stability, this one’s for you. Because let’s face it, most so-called breaks are anything but. That’s why we’re diving into the ultimate family vacation tips for moms who are tired of being the cruise director in a swimsuit.
Whether you’re packing for a road trip or prepping for a fancy beach resort, the mental load follows you. Someone will forget underwear. Someone will complain about walking five blocks. And somehow, you’re still the one trying to keep the peace and find dinner everyone will eat. These family vacation tips for moms won’t fix the chaos completely—but they will help you survive it with more laughs and less rage.
Maybe you’re the kind who plans everything down to the minute so no one can say “I’m bored.” Or maybe you’re more of a “we’ll wing it” traveler who ends up googling the nearest pharmacy because your teen packed two tampons. Either way, you’ll want these family vacation tips for moms that help shift the load so you’re not the only adult in charge.
The truth is, things will go wrong on vacation. Plans will change, people will argue, and you’ll question your life choices around day three. But with the right family vacation tips for moms, you’ll know how to manage the madness, set boundaries, and even—gasp—relax for a hot second.
So if your version of paradise includes iced coffee and one uninterrupted hour of silence, you’re in the right place! These family vacation tips for moms are your permission slip to do less, enjoy more, and maybe even come home feeling slightly refreshed. Slightly. Let’s not get crazy.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- Why so many moms struggle with being the “default parent” even on vacation
- Why it’s important to schedule “Me Time” daily when on vacation
- The #1 way to make vacation less stressful before you even leave your house
- 3 fool proof tips you can do to make the trip more enjoyable
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