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in Episodes on April 4, 2023 by The Mom Hour

Do This Now; Enjoy Summer Later (Part One): Episode 411



Summer has a funny way of sneaking up on us. Whether you’re a plan-it-all-out mom or a go-with-the-flow mama, there are things you can do now to set your summer up for more joy and less stress. Join us for the first episode in a two-part series as Meagan and Sarah share some of our well-earned experience and practical tips (plus some from The Mom Hour community!) for prepping for the upcoming summer season. Enjoy!

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  • Here’s a link to the Facebook and Instagram threads where you all provided your “do this now; enjoy summer later” suggestions
  • Don’t miss what’s new on the blog: 7 Picture Books To Spring Your Family Into Climate Action
  • A few episodes from the archives are great companions to today’s episode:
  • Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Summer Planning: Episode 359
  • More Than Mom: 8 Calendar Planning Lessons We’ve Learned
  • A Just-Structured-Enough Summer Schedule For Kids
  • Simple Summer Rituals & Traditions: Episode 367

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Filed Under: Episodes Tagged With: big kids, calendar planning, summer, toddlers

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