Cool Mom Summer – Moms of Summer: EP 217

What kind of summer mom are you? In this episode, Kate and Rebecca kick off with a little nostalgia, a lively game of “pick your side,” and then dive into the summer mom types that every woman will recognize — in herself and in her friends. Whether you’re the Pool Mom, the Survival Mode Mom, or somewhere in between, this episode is your permission slip to stop trying to be someone you’re not and lean into the mom God actually made you to be. In This Episode Kate and Rebecca play Pick Your Side (watermelon or sweet corn? pool or beach? sunscreen or… let em burn?) before breaking down seven summer mom types — the gifts each one brings, the watch-outs to keep in mind, and the grace that covers all of it. Plus, they share an exciting new prayer initiative launching June 1 that every mom can participate in no matter what her summer looks like. The 7 Moms of Summer The Pool Mom Always packed, always ready. Her kids are tan by June and she has strong opinions about swim lessons. Her gift is consistency and comfort — she creates a home base her kids return to all summer long. Her watch out: intentionality still matters even when the location never changes. The Enrichment Mom Reading logs meet tie dye in her house. The summer bridge workbooks are already ordered. Her gift is that her kids never stop growing — summer is just a more colorful version of the school year. Her watch out: not everything has to be a lesson. Sometimes a popsicle is just a popsicle. The Experience Mom She is collecting memories and the camera roll proves it. Road trips, national parks, family reunions — she starts planning next summer before this one is over. Her gift is raising kids with wonder and a wide world. Her watch out: not every moment has to be a highlight reel. The drive there counts too. The Home Base Mom Her house is the neighborhood hub. Fully stocked snack drawer, sprinkler in the backyard, door always open. Her gift is belonging — that open door is a ministry. Her watch out: she can start to feel like the whole summer runs through her and forget to fill her own cup. The Structured Mom Camp is scheduled, meals are planned, the rhythm is on the fridge. She engineered her summer to not have chaos — and she is not apologizing for it. Her gift is that her kids feel safe and regulated. Her watch out: when the plan falls apart, grace and flexibility matter more than the schedule. The Go-With-The-Flow Mom The plan happens at 9am. Sometimes 10. Some days are spontaneous magic, some days are a little feral, and she is okay with both. Her gift is raising adaptable, present kids. Her watch out: a little rhythm goes a long way — even just one loose anchor for the day. The Survival Mode Mom She is doing her best and that is enough. There is screen time and drive-through lunches and days she just needs everyone to be okay. Her gift is love — full stop. Her watch out: if survival mode is every day all summer, it might be worth asking what she actually needs. The Heart of the Episode Whatever mom you are — be THAT mom. God created you with your specific personality, your disposition, your gifts, and your limits to be your kids’ mom. Not someone else’s mom. Not the mom you follow on Instagram. Theirs. That is not an accident. That is a calling. Summer in the Psalms — Starting June 1 No matter what kind of summer mom you are, you can be a praying mom this summer. Summer’s slower mornings and longer evenings give us more margin than the school year — and we want to help you use it. Join us for Summer in the Psalms, a prayer initiative launching June 1. (Details shared in episode — stay tuned for how to participate!)t the Moms of Summer — the pool mom, the home mom, the zoo mom, the teacher mom. Which one are you? Come back and find out! Resources, curriculum, and community at GatherMoms.com Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook