Summer is here, and with it comes a mix of hope and dread. We often imagine a version of summer that’s all joy, ease, and magical moments with our kids—but the lived experience rarely matches that image.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or irritated by your children being home more… you’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m naming the truths we don’t often say out loud about summer parenting. From unscheduled days that disrupt our nervous systems, to the pressure of creating connection when we don’t even like the way we feel around our kids—this conversation is a breath of fresh air.
You’ll learn:
*Why it’s not your kids that are the problem (even when it feels like it)
*How the fantasy of the “perfect summer” createsunnecessary pressure
*Why boredom isn’t bad—and how it can be a gift
*What your kids really need from you (hint: it’s not more activities or entertainment)
*A powerful mindset shift to move from frustration to presence
If summer has you questioning whether you’re doing it right, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong.
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