Dear Reader,

Can you feel it? That end-of-school energy is in the air! 🎒

Your kids are bringing home half-empty notebooks, random art projects, and approximately 7,462 papers you're not sure whether to keep or toss. (Just me?) 📚🗑️

Meanwhile, you're over here thinking: "How am I supposed to keep working AND manage these kids all summer?" 😅

I get it. As a working mom myself, that sudden shift from structured school days to summer chaos used to completely derail me. But after years of trial and error (emphasis on ERROR 🙈), I've learned that the secret to a smooth summer transition isn't waiting until that final bell rings.

It's what you do RIGHT NOW that makes all the difference. ⏰

🏆 Set Yourself Up for Success 🏆

#1 - Create your Summer Communication Center 📋

Take 30 minutes this weekend to set up a dedicated space where all summer information lives.

This could be:

A bulletin board in your kitchen 📌
A binder with dividers for each child 📁
A digital folder system on your computer 💻

Whatever works for YOUR family - but pick one system and commit to it!

PRO TIP: Create a "transition box" 📦 where kids can place all end-of-year school papers that need your attention. No more backpack surprises!

#2 - Do a Summer Gear Inventory 👙

Nothing creates morning chaos like realizing your kid’s swimsuit doesn’t fit on the first day of swim lessons! Take 15 minutes to check:

Swimwear and towels 🏊‍♀️
Sunscreen (check expiration dates!) ☀️
Summer shoes 👟
Water bottles and lunch containers 🥤

Make a shopping list now while sizes are still in stock and before the end-of-school madness hits full force.

#3 - Have the Family Calendar Conversation 🗓️

This weekend, sit down for 20 minutes with your partner and kids to review what the summer schedule will actually look like. Kids do much better with transitions when they understand what’s coming! Talk through:

When school ends and different camps/activities begin 🏕️
Who will be caring for them on which days 👵👨
Any special events or trips already planned ✈️
How mornings will work during summer ☀️

🧠The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything🧠

Here's something I wish someone had told me years ago:

Perfect summer transitions don't exist for working moms. Not even for that Instagram mom who seems to have it all together! 📱✨

The goal isn't a seamless shift with zero hiccups.

The goal is creating systems that help you RECOVER QUICKLY when things inevitably go sideways. 🔄

And that starts with these small steps, right now, before the tsunami of summer hits. 🌊

🎁Ready for a Smooth Summer Transition?🎁

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What's Coming Next Week... 👀

Next Tuesday, I'll send you my exact 5-step method for creating a summer schedule that actually works for working moms. (Hint: it's all about building in buffers where you need them most!) ⏱️

Until then, I'd love to know: What's your biggest concern about the upcoming summer transition? Hit reply and let me know - I read every message! 💌

Here's to creating a summer that works for ALL of you, 💖

Sandy

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