How I Actually Work From Home With My Kids All Summer (Without Losing My Mind)

School's out. Your kids are home. Your clients still need you.So how do you actually get work done this summer without feeling like you're failing at both business and motherhood?I'm not going to give you the Instagram version of working from home with kids. I'm giving you the real, messy version - what actually works in my house with my 11 and 13-year-old.In this episode, I'm walking you through my actual summer routine, the boundaries I set (and why I don't apologize for needing quiet to think), what I batch before summer even starts so I don't feel guilty taking afternoons off, and the big mistake I made last year that I'm not repeating this summer.I'm also talking about how I handle client expectations without making a big announcement, why I'm not taking on new projects this summer, and the mindset shift that makes all of this actually manageable.Here's what I'm realizing... I can't be the perfect business owner AND the perfect mom. Something has to give. And my business doesn't fall apart because I take afternoons off. But these summer days with my kids? I don't get those back.If you're heading into summer feeling that low-level panic of "how am I going to get anything done," this episode is for you!Enjoying the podcast? Follow In the EllaMents on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss anything. New episodes drop every other Monday!If you enjoyed this episode and want to stay connected beyond the podcast, I’d love to have you on my email list.I send 2–4 emails a month where I share honest thoughts on marketing, motherhood, and building a business that actually fits your real life — encouragement, clarity, and things I don’t always share on social media. I also share when new podcast episodes are live, so you never miss a conversation.You can join the list here.You can also find me on Instagram at @socialellaments, where I share behind-the-scenes moments and continue the conversation.Thanks for being here — I’m really glad you’re listening.