12. Summer Survival Tips for Work-at-Home Moms

Summer can be chaotic for work-at-home moms. This time of year calls for a big shift in the daily routine, and it can be hard to find a balance between family time and work commitments. This episode will help you create some breathing room through new rhythms and routines for you and your family.This episode starts our new series about creating some breathing room through intentional rhythms. For adults, having routines & rhythms helps us feel more organized, reduces stress, and allows us to find time for the activities we enjoy. For kids, daily rhythms help them feel safe, develop life skills they need, and build healthy habits.So for those of us who are working from home this summer with kids around 24/7, I’ve put together a guide of summer survival tips related to these intentional rhythms that can help make the days a bit more… enjoyable? Bearable? Whatever your goal is, this episode should help!Episode HighlightsStarting our new season - Intentional Routines & RhythmsCreate a Daily Schedule that works for you & the kidsTry something new (alone and/or together)Get your bodies movingIntentional Family TimeDo something for others Resources MentionedGames we love: Settlers of Catan, Tenzi, Bananagrams, Phase 10, Sequence, What Do You Meme? Family Edition, Apples to ApplesOnline movement options: GoNoodle, Cosmic Kids YogaRelated Episodes Ep. 11 - Favorite Hobby Ideas Submitted by Listeners Connect with RachelWebsite: racheldbaker.comInstagram @rachel.d.baker Email [email protected] it on the blogIt means so much to me that you are part of this community! I never recommend anything to you that I don't truly love and believe is worthwhile. Some of the links I share are affiliate links, and I will earn a tiny commission if you go through them to make a purchase. It's no extra cost to you, and buying through the links I share is one small way you can support this ministry and our podcast. Mentioned in this episode:FREE Printable Permission SlipsIf you’ve been feeling like you need a minute to catch your breath, hear from God, and remember who you are outside of all the chaos... this is for you. It’s a Printable Permission Slip. Yes, an actual fill-in-the-blank reminder that you are allowed to rest, reflect, and realign with what really matters. When you download it, you’ll get four designs of beautiful, fill-in-the-blank permission slips and 20 permission slip ideas to get you started. You don’t need the world’s permission to step into your purpose - but sometimes it helps to see it in writing.Printable Permission SlipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy