This summer, my daughter is leaving primary school and we're trying something completely different.....staying home more than ever before. I'm sharing the conscious parenting foundations that need to be in place for this new rhythm to actually work for all of us.
In this honest episode, I take you inside our family's summer experiment and share the practical wisdom I've learned about staying connected to yourself and your children when everything feels unstructured and intense.
We explore why self-care isn't selfish but essential for summer survival, how to create anchoring practices that ground you when routines disappear, and finding the sweet spot between structure and spontaneity that allows real connection to flourish. I share personal stories about navigating summer transitions, managing expectations, and what happens when you're spending more time together in less structured ways. You'll discover practical strategies for conscious parenting, connected self-leadership, and creating space for both yourself and your children to thrive during the long summer days. We also dive into the gift of boredom, releasing the myth of perfect summers, and how the way we parent creates ripples that extend far beyond our immediate family.
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