Summer is supposed to feel fun, magical, relaxing, and full of memories, but for many mothers, it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, expensive, and mentally draining.

In this episode of I Just Sat Down, we’re talking honestly about the pressure and expectations that come with summer motherhood, from trying to create the “perfect” summer for your kids to managing schedules, finances, routines, guilt, and burnout.

If summer has ever left you feeling overstimulated instead of relaxed, this conversation is for you.

In this episode we discuss:

The pressure to make summer magical

Social media vs. real life summer experiences

Financial stress during summer break

Mom guilt and comparison

Burnout from constant planning and caregiving

Giving yourself permission to slow down

Summer does not have to be perfect to be meaningful!

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