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How to Plan a Summer Everyone Enjoys — Including You

July 03, 20251 min read

Summer is coming — and with it, the hope of more connection, more ease, and maybe even a few magical memories. But those memories aren’t built by doing more. They’re built by including yourself in the rhythm you create.

In this episode, we explore what it means to shape a summer that truly works for everyone — not just your children. You’ll hear:

  • A personal story about overcommitting vs. tuning in

  • Gentle reflection prompts to guide your summer planning

  • Why your joy and steadiness matter more than you think

  • How to shift from depletion to co-created connection

  • A simple mindset reframe that supports emotional wellbeing for all of you

Whether you’re looking forward to the break or secretly bracing yourself, this is your moment to take the lead — not just logistically, but emotionally.

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  • 🌿 Start with our free guide: 5 Tiny Shifts to Help Your Child Feel Safer — Without Losing Your Calm or Your Confidence:
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    Tiny changes, real relief — because your wellbeing is their foundation.


Key Reflection:
✨ You’re not just holding the compass for your child — you get to choose your direction, too.

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Understanding people has always been a passion of mine, and becoming a parent made that understanding even more real. My counselling training helped me explore the emotional challenges of parenting — not perfectly, but with more presence, compassion, and clarity. Now I run a social enterprise supporting families through group work, counselling, and digital learning.

Emma Reed

Understanding people has always been a passion of mine, and becoming a parent made that understanding even more real. My counselling training helped me explore the emotional challenges of parenting — not perfectly, but with more presence, compassion, and clarity. Now I run a social enterprise supporting families through group work, counselling, and digital learning.

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