Podcast Episode 379: The Summer Reset: How to Actually Enjoy Time With Your Kids (Without Overcommitting)
Ah, summer break. That dreamy season we spend all school year fantasizing about—sunshine, slow mornings, ice cream dates with the kids, maybe even a family hike or two (ok fine, a walk around Target). But then it arrives… and suddenly the house is a mess, the fridge is empty (again), and the phrase “I’m booooored” becomes the soundtrack of your life. That’s where simple summer routines for moms come in—not the rigid kind, but the kind that keeps you from losing it before noon.
Let’s be real—summer should feel relaxing, but for many moms, it just feels like more pressure. Pressure to plan “fun.” Pressure to keep the peace. Pressure to magically become a full-time cruise director while still working, cleaning, and maybe remembering to shower. Sound familiar?
Here’s the good news: you don’t need a color-coded schedule or a Pinterest-worthy activity calendar to make this summer work. You just need a little rhythm. In this episode, we’re breaking down how simple summer routines for moms (not rigid schedules) can help you create more calm, fewer meltdowns, and maybe even a few moments that actually feel magical. Whether it’s a five-minute breakfast check-in, a sneaky timer trick to leave the playground tantrum-free, or a bedtime ritual that doesn’t involve bribing your kid with gummy bears, we’ve got your back.
And bonus? These tips don’t just help your kids—they’re designed to lower your stress too. Because you’re allowed to want alone time. You’re allowed to feel annoyed. And yes, you’re still a fantastic mom even if you’re counting down to the first day of school by mid-July.
Ready to reset your summer, ditch the guilt, and create some peace without the pressure? This is the episode you’ll want to queue up ASAP—and send to every mom you know who’s already hiding from her kids in the pantry. You know the one. (It might be you. No judgment.)
👉 Press play and let’s turn chaos into calm—one tiny ritual at a time.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- Why a strict summer schedule often creates more stress than structure
- How simple rituals help bring calm and predictability without turning your home into a military academy
- Tools that’ll give kids a sense of control while helping you set clear, loving boundaries
- How to spot those underlying needs that are causing the endless tantrums and meltdowns this summer
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