The ‘Summer Rot’ Chronicles: Making Memories Without a Menty B!
This week, we’re diving into the hot mess that is summer parenting. We’re talking about how to not lose our minds while still being ‘fun moms’ (with no chill). From panicking over safety like full-blown helicopter parents to reminiscing about why unstructured playtime is a vibe. We get into the myth of the perfect summer, the fear of ‘summer rot’ (it’s not what it sounds like), and how to actually make sweet memories without maxing out your credit card or your patience. It’s sticky popsicle hands, endless snack requests, and plenty of Summer fun. Enjoy!
Topics Discussed on This Episode:
15:24 25 Missing Children Found In Florida, But We’re Moms So We Pivot To Safety, Handling Tricky Words & Tricky People
29:26 How We Tormented Our Moms When We Went Shopping
33:43 Summer Activities For Memorable Fun With Your Littles
49:24 Sleep-away Camps
55:48 ‘Summer Rot’… It’s Not What You Think
01:01:21 Matching Seagull Swimsuits For A Perfectly Styled & Meticulously Planned Summer Look— That Completely Contradicts Everything We Just Said
Resources Mentioned On This Episode:
Sonia’s Instagram Doom Scroll Results… What Every 3 Year Old Should Know About Getting Lost
A Perfectly Styled & Meticulously Planned Summer Photo Worthy Swimsuit… with Seagulls on it for girls and boys
It was a full week—But one thing that really stopped us in our tracks was… the news about the 25 missing children found in Florida.
Whether your summer looks like a structured camp calendar or slow days at home, know this… it’s not about doing everything—it’s about doing what aligns with your family’s values. And that’s where lasting memories live. We’re all just trying to raise kind, confident, happy humans; and that’s enough.
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