340: The Summer Kick-off Episode

Summer is coming, and this episode is your permission slip to get intentional about it. We're sharing hard-won lessons about summer parenting, starting with the power of identifying your stressors and expectations early so everyone in your household can thrive. From navigating screen time without the extremes, to hiring a summer nanny with clear goals, to making sure whoever is caring for your kids understands your priorities around food and nutrition, we cover the practical stuff. Amy gets personal about a scary moment with her youngest last summer that became a powerful reminder of why simple safety measures matter so much. The heart of this conversation is one big, clarifying question: what does a successful summer actually look like for your family?Key Topics Covered:Abby's reminder to leave room for spontaneous fun and why those unplanned moments often become your kids' favorite summer memoriesHow to set your nanny up for success by communicating your goals and food standards from the startA reframe on screen time as a helpful tool rather than something to fear or eliminateAmy's personal story about her son's accident and the simple safety precautions that made all the differenceHow to define your top summer priorities, because not everything can be treated as equally importantLINKS AND RESOURCES:BETTERHELP: 10% off first month at: http://betterhelp.com/herselfLet’s connect!HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.