Summer Survival for Working Moms
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Summer is here and the living is easy. Or is it?
Summer should be fun and relaxing, but for working moms, summer can be challenging.
Most working moms don’t get several weeks of vacation during the summer, which means they have to find ways to work and take care of their kids.
If these moms work from home, it means saying goodbye to the silence they’ve been accustomed to and hello to endless distractions.
It doesn’t have to be this way!
Here are several tips to help you not only survive summer as a working mom but also thrive!
Enroll the Kids in Camp
I am a huge fan of summer camps. They allow kids to have fun, learn, and grow in safe spaces while giving working moms the help they so desperately need.
We've signed up the kids for four weeks of summer camp at Chelsea Piers. They offer a variety of sports and world-class facilities for kids to pursue their passions and explore their athletic abilities.
Here are 5 Reasons to Enroll Your Kids at Chelsea Piers Summer Camp
Make a Summer Routine
Summer is easier with a routine.
We don’t make a super rigid routine, but it does help for my girls to know what is expected of them every day.
We have a modified chore chart for the summer months, and they have school tasks, such as summer reading.
We also make space for fun in our schedule, such as Monday Movie Nights.
Use Summer as a Learning Opportunity
Since my girls have a little extra time in the summer, I try to use it as a learning opportunity.
For example, I have my daughters cook one night each week to teach them some basic cooking skills.
Host Friends
When I work from home, I have found it is easier if my kids have a distraction rather than being a distraction.
One of the best ways I have found to distract them is to host their friends over.
It may sound crazy, but when my girls are playing happily with their friends, they are quieter and bother me less.
Get Things to Keep Kids Occupied
I believe summer is the time when you should splurge on that special toy or device that they’ve been begging for.
If the new Nintendo Switch will keep them busy, I’m all for it.
If the added subscription to Discovery + allows them to binge watch Animal Planet, go for it.
Ask Kids for Summer Must-Do List
As a working mom, your time is limited.
I want to give my girls a fun summer, but it simply isn’t possible to do everything they want with my work schedule.
That’s why I start each summer by asking them to make a summer bucket list – or a list of summer must-dos.
Set Up Snack Bins
One thing that surprises my every summer is how quickly my girls empty out the snack cabinet.
To help with this issue, I set up snack bins.
These bins are set up each week so my girls can easily get the snacks they want, but they can also see how many snacks they have for the rest of the week.
Take Vacation Days
Finally, make sure you take your vacation days! Summer is busy, but you deserve time off to have some fun with your family.
