352. Marriage Sync: How a Weekly Couple's Council Strengthens Your Home. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Organization, Organized, Moms, Family, Overwhelm, Burnout, Goals, Fall, Home, Wife, Thrive, Survival Mode, Success, Mom Life, Family Life.
From Misaligned to Aligned Series - Episode 4: Marriage Sync — How a Weekly Couples Council Strengthens Your Home. (Episode 4 of 5)
This series includes the following episodes:
1 - From Misaligned to Aligned: The Simple Weekly Reset Every Family Needs
2 - The Mom Reset: How a Simple Weekly Plan Brings Calm to Your Chaos
3 - Preparation = Peace: How to Set Your Family Council Up for Success
4 - Marriage Sync: How a Weekly Couples Council Strengthens Your Home
5 - Family Council 101: The Weekly Habit That Transforms Chaos into Connection.
Show Notes:
Ever feel like you and your husband are running two totally different schedules under the same roof? Between carpools, work meetings, and bedtime routines, it’s easy to drift into survival mode instead of partnership mode.
This week on the High Five Motherhood Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most life-giving weekly habits you can create in your marriage — the Couples Council.
This is your weekly “sync session” with your spouse, where you connect emotionally, plan practically, and align spiritually before stepping into the new week together.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
✨ Why weekly Couples Councils help strengthen your home and marriage
✨ The key topics to cover — from schedules to connection
✨ How to host your own Couples Council (even if your spouse isn’t a “planner”)
✨ Why preparation is what turns frustration into peace
✨ How a short 20-minute chat can bring lasting unity, clarity, and calm to your marriage and family
When you and your spouse lead together in unity, your family feels it. This isn’t just about meetings — it’s about marriage alignment and creating a peaceful foundation your whole home can rest on.
🎧 Listen now to Episode 4: Marriage Sync — How a Weekly Couples Council Strengthens Your Home.
Resources Mentioned:
🌟 Family Meetings Bundle — includes Couples Council outlines, Family Council outlines, and prep sheets for the whole family.
📔 HFM Productivity Planner — your go-to planner to help you prepare for each week with clarity and calm.
Episode Challenge:
***Schedule your first Couples Council this week.
***Keep it simple, 20 minutes max.
***Come prepared with your schedules and hearts ready to align.
Next Week on the Podcast:
🎙️ Family Council 101: The Weekly Habit That Transforms Chaos into Connection — learn how to bring your whole family into alignment with love and teamwork.
351. Preparation = Peace: How to Set Your Family Council Up for Success. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Home Organization, Moms, Families, Motherhood, Mom Life, Planning, Plan
351. Preparation = Peace: How to Set Your Family Council Up for Success. (Episode 3 of 5)
Show Notes:
Ever sat down for a family meeting only to realize no one is ready—your spouse forgot his schedule, the kids are distracted, and you’re scrambling for talking points? It’s not the meeting that’s broken—it’s the lack of preparation.
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the power of Council Prep—the simple step that transforms scattered, chaotic meetings into short, smooth, and purposeful ones.
You’ll learn:
Why preparation is the #1 secret to successful family meetings.
What council prep looks like for moms, dads, and kids (step-by-step).
How preparation lowers stress, builds peace, and gives everyone a voice.
Simple ways to make prep a weekly habit—without adding more chaos to your plate.
When everyone shows up prepared, you save time, cut down on frustration, and create space for connection. Preparation doesn’t add pressure—it creates peace.
✨ Mentioned in this episode:
📌 Challenge of the week: After your weekly plan session, hand out prep sheets to your spouse and kids. Come prepared to your next council and see how much smoother it feels.
🎧 Don’t miss Episode 4 in this series: The Couples Council—Syncing Your Marriage Before the Family Meeting.
Key Takeaway
✨ Preparation = Peace.
It’s not about perfection—it’s about showing up ready, respectful, and connected. Family and couples councils are built before the meeting through preparation, reflection, and intention.
Episode Challenge
After your next weekly planning session:
Hand out prep sheets to your family.
Encourage everyone to write down their wins, challenges, and goals.
Notice how much smoother and more peaceful your next family meeting feels.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
🔹 Family Meetings Bundle — includes prep sheets for moms, dads, and kids + council outlines.
📍 Available at: www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop
🔹 HFM Productivity Planner — your guide to creating intentional rhythms that simplify your week.
Listener Encouragement
If this episode brought clarity and peace to your home, please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more moms like you find the tools to thrive in motherhood.
🎧
Next Episode
➡️ Episode 4: Marriage Sync – How a Weekly Couples Council Strengthens Your Home
Learn how to align with your spouse emotionally, practically, and spiritually so your home operates from unity—not exhaustion.
Keep on Thriving Mama!
XO, Kim
Happy Listening Friends!
XO, Kim
Website: High Five Motherhood
350. The Mom Reset - How a Simple Weekly Plan Brings Calm to Your Chaos. (Ep. 2 in Aligned Series) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Self Care, Planner, Plan, Home, Organization
Episode 350 - Show Notes:
Ever sat down for a family meeting—or even just the start of a week—feeling completely scattered? The schedules, the meals, the school projects, the sports practices… all swirling in your brain, leaving you frazzled before you even begin?
That’s where your weekly planning session comes in. This is your Mom Reset—and it’s the foundation for every successful couples council and family council. Without it, meetings feel chaotic. With it, you step into the week calm, clear, and confident.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
✨ Why weekly planning is the secret ingredient to stress-free family meetings.
✨ What a simple weekly plan looks like (without overwhelm).
✨ The emotional payoff of planning—peace, connection, and confidence.
✨ How to take your very first step today to create a weekly planning habit that actually sticks.
Quote to remember: “For every minute spent in planning, an hour is earned.” – Benjamin Franklin
👉 Want the tools to make this super easy?
Grab the Family Meetings Bundle and the HFM Productivity Planners in the High Five Motherhood Shop: www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop
And if this episode encouraged you, would you take 60 seconds to leave a 5-star rating and review? It helps so much in reaching more moms who need this encouragement.
Stay tuned for Episode 3, where we’ll dive into how to do your Council Prep Session—and habit stack it right onto your weekly planning sesh so everyone comes prepared to the table.
349. From Misaligned to Aligned: The Simple Weekly Reset Every Family Needs | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Self Care, Planner, Plan, Moms, Families, Fall, Home Organization
Ever feel like your family is just a little off? The kids are bickering, your spouse feels distant, and you’re drowning in to-dos that never seem to end. That’s a sign of misalignment—and Mama, you’re not alone.
In this kickoff episode of our Family Meetings Series, we’re diving into the secret habit that helps moms shift from chaos to calm, from scattered to centered: Weekly Family and Couple's Councils.
You’ll learn:
✨ What misalignment looks like in mom-life (and why it drains your energy).
✨ What alignment feels like—and the freedom and peace it brings.
✨ How simple, intentional weekly councils with your spouse and family can reconnect you, reset your rhythm, and bring everyone back onto the same page.
✨ The first small step you can take today to move toward alignment in your home.
Friend, this is the reset you’ve been craving—and it starts with one intentional weekly habit.
👉 Ready to make family meetings simple and stress-free? Grab the Family Meetings Bundle in the High Five Motherhood Shop, complete with ready-to-use outlines, prep sheets, and guides: www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop
Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps more moms like you find encouragement and practical tools right here on the podcast!
Keep on THRIVING Mama!
348. Hot Mess to Harmony: The Weekly Foundations Every Mom Needs to Prevent Burnout and Build a Thriving Home | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Home Organization, Planning, Plan, Planner, Self Care
Get organized & help your family thrive this Fall by signing up for the Summit! Register for the BACK TO SCHOOL SUMMIT now! Check it out here >>> [JOIN US!]
Are you stuck in survival mode, drowning in laundry, running on fumes, and wondering why your home feels more like a tornado zone than a place of peace? Mama, you’re not broken— these are just signals to minds that it’s time to realign & recalibrate.
In this episode of the High Five Motherhood Podcast, we’re discussing weekly foundations: the non-negotiable routines that take you from hot mess to harmony. These foundations are the “big rocks” that give you breathing room, help you prevent burnout, and build a thriving home filled with peace and purpose.
You’ll learn:✨ The warning signs of mom burnout and what they’re really telling you✨ Why survival mode is not your permanent address✨ How the “big rocks” analogy can completely change how you view your time✨ The weekly foundations every mom needs to realign with what matters most by using core values as your guide.
Press play and let’s trade the chaos for calm, together, let’s do this!
Keep on thriving Mama!
XO, Kim
Resources & Links:
Register for the BACK TO SCHOOL SUMMIT now!
[JOIN US!]
Grab your FREE Weekly Planning Checklist - get started on your personal weekly foundations today! [Click Here]
Follow me on Instagram: [@kim_high_five_motherhood]
Share this episode with a mom friend who needs a little hope today
347. The Mom Glow Method: 4 Pillars to Radiant Self-Care for Busy Moms | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Home Organization, Planning, Plan, Planner, Self Care, Alone Time, Me Time, Self Care for Moms
Show Notes – Episode 347: The Mom Glow Method: 4 Pillars to Radiant Self-Care for Busy Moms
Feeling burned out, depleted, or like there’s never enough time for yourself? You’re not alone, mama. In this episode, I’m introducing you to the Mom Glow Method, built around The Luminous Life Framework: 4 Pillars of Glow. Together, we’ll walk through the pillars—Life-Giving, Lighten, Luster, and Lux—and I’ll show you how to weave them into your daily, weekly, monthly, and social self-care rhythms. These aren’t just fluffy extras; they’re the foundation for feeling energized, joyful, and pampered, even in the chaos of back-to-school season.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why moms often feel like racehorses with no finish line in sight (and how to stop running on empty).
The 4 Pillars of Glow and how each one restores your energy and joy.
Practical examples of how to bring these self-care rhythms into real mom-life.
How to create space for yourself without guilt—even in busy seasons.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have simple, practical tools to help you shine again—because a glowing mom lights up her whole home.
Happy listening & keep on thriving Mama,
XO, Kim
Resources & Links:
>>> Join the Back to School Summit → [Check it out here!]
>>> Download your FREE Weekly Planning Checklist →
346. Back to School Reset: Fuel the Mom, Fuel the Family: Protecting Your Energy During School Season. (Ep. 7 of 7) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Organization, Home, Moms, Plan, Self Care
Back to School Series: Episode 7 of 7: Fuel the Mom, Fuel the Family: Protecting Your Energy During School Season
Show Notes:
By mid-September, many moms already feel drained. In this episode of the Back-to-School Reset Series, Kimberly shares the Mom’s Self-Care Anchor — simple rhythms like a morning reset, a daily quiet hour, and a weekly restorative block that protect your energy and mindset.
Learn practical ways to avoid burnout, embrace rest without guilt, and fill your cup so your family thrives right along with you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:
Challenge of the Week:
📅 Schedule one restorative activity this week that fuels you — and protect it without guilt.
Thrive, Mama, Thrive!
XO, Kim
345. Back to School Reset: Chores Without Nagging - 5 Ways to Teach Kids Responsibility, Teamwork, & Life Skills This Back to School Season. | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Home Organization, Kids, Family, Family Council, Family Meetings, Chores, After School Routine, Routines for Kids, Organization
Episode 6: Chores Without Nagging — How to Teach Kids Responsibility, Teamwork, and Life Skills This Back-to-School Season
👉 Don’t forget: The Back-to-School Summit doors are NOW OPEN! Join us at www.highfivemotherhood.com/courses and bring a friend. Payment plans and budget-friendly options available.
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Are you tired of nagging your kids to do their chores? In this episode of the High Five Motherhood Podcast, we dive into practical, Montessori-inspired ways to teach kids responsibility without the yelling, bribing, or burnout.
You’ll learn:
How to set clear expectations with checklists and routines
Montessori-style teaching that makes chores stick
How to foster teamwork with zones and family contributions
Why accountability and natural consequences matter more than punishments
How to create a “work hard, play hard” rhythm in your home
✨ This episode will leave you motivated and equipped to build a culture of responsibility and teamwork in your family this school year.
👉 Don’t forget: The Back-to-School Summit is open NOW! Join us at www.highfivemotherhood.com/courses and bring a friend. Payment plans and budget-friendly options available.
Thanks for tuning into the High Five Motherhood Podcast where Moms go from surviving to thriving! I pray this episode series blesses you and helps you out in some way, happy listening friend!
Keep On Thriving Mama!
XO, Kim
344. Back to School Reset: Simple Schoolwork & Paper Systems for a Clutter-Free Back-to-School Season. | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Home Organization, Planning, Plan, Planner, Mom, Moms, Kids, Family, Family Council, Family Meetings, After School Routine, Routines for Kids, Organization, Clutter, Declutter, Paper Organization.
Back to School Reset Series - Episode 5 of 7:
Clear Your Countertops, Clear Your Mind: Simple Schoolwork & Paper Systems for a Clutter-Free Back-to-School Season.
Check out the Back to School Summit here!
www.highfivemotherhood.com/courses
Check out our HFM Productivity Planners here!
343. Back to School Reset: Quick & Easy Menu Planning for Busy Moms: Meal Prep in 30 Minutes or Less! (4 of 7) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Home Organization, Planning, Planner, Prep
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Check out our BACK TO SCHOOL SUMMIT here!
www.highfivemotherhood.com/courses
Check out our HFM Productivity Planners here!
www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop
342. Back to School Reset: The 5-Step Formula for Weekly Family Meetings - Creating Peace & Unity in Your Home During This Back to School Season. (Ep. 3 of 7) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management
If you are loving these intentional systems and want the full playbook for a calm, joyful, and organized school year — then friend, you do not want to miss the High Five Motherhood Back-to-School Summit!
We’ll be diving deeper into every single system in this series, with printable tools, action plans, and real-life coaching to help you actually make it happen in your home. Doors to the Summit will open soon— so head to highfivemotherhood.com/courses and save your seat!
Episode 2:
Drop Zone Secrets: Make School Mornings Effortless
Is your after-school routine more like a daily disaster drill? Today, we’re fixing that with a system that will turn your entryway from chaos central into a calm, organized “Drop Zone” that works like magic for busy moms and kids alike.
Inside this episode:
The #1 reason after-school hours feel so overwhelming (and how to fix it)
Step-by-step instructions to create your own backpack & paperwork command center
How to teach kids to use the system — and actually love it
The small weekly habit that keeps the whole thing running without constant nagging
By the end, you’ll have everything you need to create a smooth landing space that keeps your family organized all school year long.
💡 Links & Resources:
Join the High Five Motherhood Back-to-School Summit → highfivemotherhood.com/courses
Follow along on Instagram @kim_high_five_motherhood
340. Back-to-School Reset: Wake Up & Thrive with the Morning Flow Formula for Calm, Happy Moms & Kids. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Organization, Organized, Home, Family, Kids, Tips, Home Organization, Planning, Planner, Productivity, Parenting, Calendars, Calendar, Intentional Living, Back to School Organization, Back to School Tips, Back to School Routines, Shared Systems, Weekly Previews, Organization Tips for Busy Moms.
The Morning Flow Formula: Calm, Confident Starts for Busy Moms & Happy Kids
Episode Number: 1 of 7 in the Back-to-School Success Series
If school mornings feel like a hurricane, then this episode will change everything. Learn the Morning Flow Formula—a four-step, Mom-tested system to turn chaotic mornings into calm, confident starts. Backed by research and designed for busy families, this formula helps you reduce stress, create connection, and set your whole family up for success—starting tomorrow.
What You’ll Learn:
Why the tone of your morning determines your day
Two mindset shifts to transform your mornings
The 4-step Morning Flow Formula (and how to implement it in four phases)
How to avoid decision fatigue and morning meltdowns
Resources Mentioned:
High Five Motherhood Back-to-School Summit → Check it out here!
[www.highfivemotherhood.com/courses]
Instagram → [@kim_high_five_motherhood]
HFM Productivity Planners → [www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop]
339. Back to School Reset: Routines, Systems and Sanity for Moms Who Want to Thrive This Fall. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Organization, Organized, Home, Family, Kids, Tips, Home Organization, Planning, Planner, Productivity, Parenting, Intentional Living.
Are you feeling the pressure of the back-to-school season creeping in? Does it feel like you’re drowning in to-dos, schedules, cluttered counters, and chaotic mornings before the school year even starts?
Take a deep breath, Mama—you are not alone. And better yet—you’re in the right place.
In this empowering episode of the High Five Motherhood Podcast, we’re giving you the ultimate Back-to-School Reset with 5 high-impact shifts that will simplify your life, restore calm in your home, and help your family actually thrive this fall—not just survive it.
We’ll cover the exact mindset, routines, systems, and rhythms that real moms need to transition smoothly from summer fun to fall on the run—without the chaos and burnout.
Whether you’re juggling multiple kids, navigating new schedules, or just craving more peace and purpose in your days, this episode will leave you feeling equipped, motivated, and ready to reset your home and heart for the school year ahead.
🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To:
Reset your daily family rhythms & routines so mornings and evenings run smoothly
Create simple systems that help your home function (not just survive)
Streamline meals, lunch prep, and snacks with zero stress
Reintroduce routines and age-appropriate responsibilities for your kids
Prioritize intentional connection and fun through meaningful back-to-school traditions
You’ll walk away with practical strategies you can implement TODAY, plus an invitation to join something that will completely change the way you do back-to-school.
🎉 Ready to take this even deeper?
Join us inside the High Five Motherhood Back to School Summit—your all-in-one guide to organizing your home, routines, and rhythms so you can finally stop surviving and start thriving this school year!
Inside the Summit, You’ll Gain:
✅ Done-for-you back to school routines
✅ Home organization strategies that actually work
✅ Meal plans, lunch hacks & snack stations
✅ Chore systems that promote responsibility & teamwork
✅ Screen-free back-to-school traditions & family connection ideas
✅ Planning tools to keep your calendar aligned with your priorities
💻 Check out the B2S Summit at: www.highfivemotherhood.com/courses
📲 Or click the link in bio on Instagram @kim_high_five_motherhood
💛 This episode is for the Mama who:
Wants to feel confident and in control, not frantic and flustered
Is ready to reset her family rhythms and run her home with more intention
Desires a peaceful, purposeful start to the school year
Craves a community of moms who are done with burnout and committed to thriving together
📢 Let’s spread the love!
💌 Share this episode with a fellow mom who’s prepping for back-to-school and wants to feel more peace, more purpose, and more joy this season.
📝 Screenshot what you learned, tag us @highfivemotherhood on Instagram, and let us know your favorite takeaway!
Together, we can turn back-to-school chaos into back-to-school confidence & clarity. 🎒✨
Keep on Thriving Mama!
XO, Kim
338. Summer Podcast Mini-Series: How to Work With Kids at Home: 3 Summer Work Blocks That Align With Your Real Life & Core Values (Episode 3) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Planning, Plan, Organize, Family, Parenting
Episode 2: Summer Podcast Mini-Series: Peaceful Workdays With Kids Home: 3 Summer Time Blocks That Save Your Sanity
Trying to get work done with kids home 24/7 this summer?
You’re not alone. The constant interruptions, noise, and unpredictability can make even the simplest task feel impossible.
But here’s the truth: You don’t need to hustle harder—you need smarter rhythms that honor both your work goals and your family life.
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple, powerful summer work blocks that actually work with your real life, not against it. You'll also learn how to use habit stacking (a game-changer from Atomic Habits by James Clear) to make these time blocks stick—so you can finally focus, get things done, and be present with your family.
In this episode you'll learn:
✅ The 3 best time blocks for summer work when kids are home ✅ How to align your work with your energy, season, and values ✅ Simple ways to stack work habits onto existing routines
✅ Why you don’t need more time—you need more intention
✅ How to protect your peace, purpose, and presence while working from home
[2:40] Why working all day doesn’t work—and what to do instead
[5:15] Morning Power Hour – How to do your best work before breakfast
[10:05] Midday Reset – How to get a second wind during nap or quiet time
[15:12] Nightly Wrap-Up – How to tie up loose ends without sacrificing sleep
[19:30] Habit stacking tips to anchor your work blocks with ease
[23:44] What truly matters—and how to let go of the rest
[26:05] Your next step to simplify your schedule & thrive this summer
“You were never meant to sacrifice your sleep, your health, or your family time in order to succeed.”
– Kim, High Five Motherhood
“A calm environment creates space for deep work. You don’t need hours. You need intention.” – HFM, Episode 313
🧭 HFM Productivity Planner – Plan your ideal summer schedule using intentional time blocks
🧘♀️ Atomic Habits by James Clear – Learn how to make new habits stick using habit stacking
🌞 Thrive Tribe Summer Summit – Your all-in-one system for a peaceful, productive, joy-filled summer
Ready to stop surviving and start thriving this summer?
>>>Join the Thrive Tribe Summer Summit and get my exact Summer Systems & Routines that I have created & perfected over the years that have helped my family thrive & I know they will help yours too! Stop Summer survival mode and start thriving Mama!
📥 Grab your HFM Productivity Planner to start thriving here 👉 The Planner
Let’s align your work life with what matters most—and thrive from the inside out.
🎧 Listen + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | & more! Follow @kim_high_five_motherhood on Instagram 📩
Let’s Connect!🙌 High Five, Mama. You’ve got this.
XO, Kim💛
337. Summer Podcast Mini-Series: The Snack Bar is Closed: How to End the All-Day Eating Without Power Struggles (Ep. 2) | Overwhelmed, Organized, Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Parenting, Meal Prep, Family, Organization, Planning, Plan, Time, Home, Home Organization, Habits, Rhythms
Simplify Summer Mini-Series:
6 Mini-Mom Wins to Save Your Sanity (Episode 2)
The Snack Bar is Closed: How to End the All-Day Eating Without Power Struggles | Episode 2 Show Notes:
You’re standing in the kitchen... again. There’s a toddler pulling at your leg, a preteen asking what’s for snack #4, and you haven’t even cleaned up from breakfast. If you feel like you’re running a 24/7 snack bar and totally burnt out on food prep, this episode was made for YOU.
In Episode 2 of our Simplify Summer mini-series, we’re diving into one of the biggest sanity-stealers of summer: endless snack time.
You’ll learn:
How to stop the snack stampede with simple, no-stress systems
The power of snack bins, eating windows, and a "kitchen closed" mindset
How to get your kids onboard without a fight (yes, really!)
The exact routine that helps me feed six kids all summer without losing my mind 😅
This episode will leave you feeling:✨ More in control✨ Less overwhelmed✨ Ready to create calm in the kitchen (and your life!)
If you’re craving more support, practical tools, and real-life encouragement from a mama who's in the trenches with you… then you’ve got to check out the Thrive Tribe Summer Summit!
🎉 I’m sharing my exact systems, snack routines, and weekly rhythms that help me raise six kiddos, run a business, and still love summer as a mom.
💛Keep Thriving Mama!
XO, Kim
➡️ Snag your spot now at www.highfivemotherhood.com/courses and finally thrive this summer—not just survive it.
🎧 Press play now and take your first step toward snack time freedom!
336. Summer Podcast Mini-Series: Simplify Summer: 3 Mini-Mom Wins to Save Your Sanity (Episode 1) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Planners, Planning, Plan, Self Care, Organize, Family, Parenting
Episode 1: When Summer Break Wrecks Your Routine: How to Reset Your Rhythm in 15 Minutes
Hey There Friend!
Welcome to High Five Motherhood! Today kicks off our summer mini-sode series: Simplify Summer—6 Mini-Mom Wins to Save Your Sanity. Let’s be real—June hits hard. The school year ends and everything changes overnight. If your routine just flew out the window and you’re already overwhelmed with the nonstop chaos of kids home 24/7, this episode is for you.
Let’s talk about how to reset your rhythm in just 15 minutes so you can reclaim a sense of flow and peace—without trying to recreate the school year or over-scheduling yourself. You don’t need a rigid plan. You need anchors. Let’s create a rhythm that actually works this summer.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why Summer throws off every mom’s routine (and it’s not your fault!)
How to use the "Core 4 Anchors" to create a simple, flexible summer rhythm
One easy 15-minute step to get out of survival mode today
Links & Resources:
Check out the Podcast, Planners, the Shop & more!
Find Everything in one place! >>> HIGH FIVE MOTHERHOOD
Keep on Thriving Mama!
XO, Kim
335. Maycember Madness Turned to June Gloom? Time to Flip The Script & Have Fun! | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Planners, Planning, Plan, Self Care, Organize, Family, Parenting
From Maycember Madness to Summer Bliss: How to Handle the Chaos & Create a Game Plan That Works!
Hey Mama,
Is it just me or did Maycember madness roll right into June gloom? Your kids are bouncing off the walls, the house is upside down, everyone's snacking 24/7, and you're wondering… what in the world is going on?!
If you feel like your home has turned into a zoo and your patience is hanging by a thread, you’re not alone. This post-school, pre-summer transition is wild — and it hits Moms especially hard.
But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to stay this way. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about what’s really going on during this chaotic shift, why your kids feel wild, why you feel drained, and how to shift your mindset, energy, and routines into Summertime bliss — without burning out in the process.
Let’s create a simple, flexible summer game plan that gives you peace of mind, fun with your family, and a whole lot more joy.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
🎢 Why this post-school transition feels so chaotic (and totally normal!)
🧠 How to respond when your kids test boundaries, resist routines, or spiral into boredom
🤝 The power of meeting your kids where they’re at — physically, emotionally, and developmentally
🧯 How to stay calm and grounded when your patience is tested and the messes are endless
🎉 Why your kids are craving fun — and how a spontaneous summer kickoff adventure can reset everyone’s mood
📅 How to create a flexible, sanity-saving game plan to reduce overwhelm and boost family connection this summer
🛟 The #1 thing that will help you actually enjoy summer with your kids (instead of just surviving it)
🌟 Ready to ditch the overwhelm and actually enjoy summer again? 🌟
Join me and a powerful community of Moms inside the Thrive Tribe Summer Summit — an online, virtual event designed to help you create a Summer that’s peaceful, playful, and purpose-filled.
You’ll get practical tools to:
✔️ Reset your home and routines
✔️ Get your kids on board (without nagging)
✔️ Create rhythms for fun, meals, chores, and more
✔️ Make memories without the mom guilt or burnout
🎉 Let’s turn chaos into calm and make this the Summer your family actually thrives!
👉 Register now at [THRIVE TRIBE SUMMER SUMMIT]
and let’s get your Summer game plan in motion!
“Download your FREE Summer Game Plan Workbook when you register for the summit — packed with templates for meal plans, screen time rules, bucket lists, daily rhythm charts, and more!”
Keep on Thriving Mama!
XO, Kim
Connect With Me!
Check out the Podcast, Planners, the Shop & more!
Find Everything in one place! >>> HIGH FIVE MOTHERHOOD
334. Mom, Unplugged: Life-Changing Vacation Lessons Learned in Maui That Will Transform the Way You Plan, Travel & Live. (Part 3 of 3) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Planners, Planning, Plan, Travel, Vacation, Self Care, Trip, Planning Ahead, Organize, Organized, Home Management, Family, Parenting, Marriage
Are you a busy mom who’s always planning, prepping, and juggling everything—especially when it comes to vacations? What if not planning taught you more than planning ever could?
In this powerful 3-part mini series, I’m sharing the unexpected, life-changing lessons I learned in Maui when we chose to take a completely unplanned vacation—yes, you heard that right!
As a Mom of six and a planner by nature, I stepped way outside my comfort zone to see what would happen if we just let go and leaned into the moment. The result? A transformative experience that reshaped how I view planning, rest, and living in the now.
🌴 In Part 1, you'll hear about the power of pausing and what it taught me about mental load, presence, and joy. 🌺 In Part 2, we dive into how letting go revealed hidden stress patterns and helped me reconnect with my purpose, my husband, and my identity beyond motherhood. 🌊 In Part 3, you’ll learn how to blend intentional planning with soulful spontaneity, so you can return home from any trip—or day—with more peace and less pressure.
If you're feeling stretched thin, burned out, or like vacations are more exhausting than energizing, this series is for you. Whether you're about to travel, just got back, or simply dream of a future trip—you’ll leave with clarity, hope, and a renewed perspective on what truly matters.
✨ You’ll walk away feeling:
Inspired to slow down and be present
Empowered to plan better, not just more
Refreshed and refocused—whether you’re in vacation mode or everyday mom life
🎯 Tune in now to reclaim the joy of the journey—both on vacation and in everyday motherhood.
333. Mom, Unplugged: Life-Changing Vacation Lessons Learned in Maui That Will Transform the Way You Plan, Travel & Live. (Part 2 of 3) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Planners, Planning, Plan, Travel, Vacation, Self Care, Trip, Planning Ahead, Organize, Organized, Home Management, Family, Parenting, Marriage
Are you a busy mom who’s always planning, prepping, and juggling everything—especially when it comes to vacations? What if not planning taught you more than planning ever could?
In this powerful 3-part mini series, I’m sharing the unexpected, life-changing lessons I learned in Maui when we chose to take a completely unplanned vacation—yes, you heard that right!
As a Mom of six and a planner by nature, I stepped way outside my comfort zone to see what would happen if we just let go and leaned into the moment. The result? A transformative experience that reshaped how I view planning, rest, and living in the now.
🌴 In Part 1, you'll hear about the power of pausing and what it taught me about mental load, presence, and joy. 🌺 In Part 2, we dive into how letting go revealed hidden stress patterns and helped me reconnect with my purpose, my husband, and my identity beyond motherhood. 🌊 In Part 3, you’ll learn how to blend intentional planning with soulful spontaneity, so you can return home from any trip—or day—with more peace and less pressure.
If you're feeling stretched thin, burned out, or like vacations are more exhausting than energizing, this series is for you. Whether you're about to travel, just got back, or simply dream of a future trip—you’ll leave with clarity, hope, and a renewed perspective on what truly matters.
✨ You’ll walk away feeling:
Inspired to slow down and be present
Empowered to plan better, not just more
Refreshed and refocused—whether you’re in vacation mode or everyday mom life
🎯 Tune in now to reclaim the joy of the journey—both on vacation and in everyday motherhood.