The school year is wrapping up, and with it comes a shift in routines and responsibilities. In this episode of The Thriving Mompreneur, Liz Kent, a licensed therapist and coach for moms, shares practical tips and mindset shifts to help you transition smoothly into summer with kids at home.

Learn strategies for managing the change in schedules, adjusting work expectations, fostering family involvement, and remembering to prioritize your own well-being amidst the summer chaos.

Key Takeaways

• Acknowledge the Transition: Recognize that the shift from the school year to summer is a significant change for everyone and requires adjustments in routines and expectations.
• Intentional Planning & Communication: Proactively plan for the summer by setting up loose schedules, involving the family in creating a summer calendar with priorities, and establishing visual aids for routines and responsibilities.
• Embrace Flexibility & Adjust Expectations: Understand that summer routines will look different and require more flexibility. Adjust your work expectations and be okay with a different pace.
• Seek Support & Outsource When Possible: Don't hesitate to seek childcare, trade off with other parents, or even outsource household tasks to free up your time and energy.
• Prioritize Your Own Enjoyment: Remember that you are also entitled to enjoy the summer. Make time for activities that bring you joy and connection, both with your family and on your own.

Quotes From the Episode

• "Embracing that everything is kind of different, the same routines that work during the school year do not necessarily work during the summer. So we do have to adjust our expectations."

• "I think it's really important to sit down as a family and talk about what everyone's expectations are for the summer. What are everyone's priorities for the summer? What is everyone kind of like wanting to make sure that they do? And how do they want the summer to look?"

• "But you're allowed to enjoy summer too. You can go and enjoy some sunshine, enjoy the pool. Try not to just be in the mode of trying to squeeze in work..."

  
  

Resources Mentioned

• Host Liz Kent’s website: https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/

• care.com: A platform where you can find individuals for childcare and household help.

• Skylight Calendar: A digital calendar that connects to an app for easy family scheduling and grocery list management.

  
  

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