Comments on: Summer Mom Guilt: 5 Ways to Beat It

By: Trisha

Trisha — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 23:42:36 +0000

This is such a great post! Being present can be so hard when there are so many distractions, but it’s so important!

By: Leslie Rossi | alifewellconsumed

Leslie Rossi | alifewellconsumed — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 05:54:44 +0000

great tips! i loved summer as a kid and miss those days where we made up games with friends.

By: Oyinkan Ogunleye

Oyinkan Ogunleye — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 23:14:43 +0000

Setting realistic goals is key throughout life all together. It keeps you from being disappointed.

By: Megnovo

Megnovo — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 08:26:11 +0000

I love it how you said “let them be bored”. Its so true, boredom really bring out the creativity of a child. They tend to find things and innovative games to occupy themselves.

By: Amber Nelson

Amber Nelson — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 15:38:59 +0000

i have mom guilt no matter what time of year it is! I am blessed I have a teenager now who will take the kids places while we are at work during the day during the summer months.

By: Ayana Pitterson

Ayana Pitterson — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 05:29:36 +0000

Lol.. I should let my 7year old read this post. Specifically the part about letting them be bored. She believes that we must be doing something every second of the day, and when that is not happening, she is bored. I do agree that I am not supposed to be entertaining her every waking minute. She will learn to deal with time by herself. It won’t kill her. Great article.

By: Ali Rost

Ali Rost — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 03:31:01 +0000

So very true about the effects of social media. When my brother and I were kids we grew up on a rural Iowa farm and the nearest friend lived 2 miles away. I’m so glad my parents didn’t try to entertain us all of the time. If they had I wouldn’t have memories of catching worms, reading books, playing board games, or going for long bike rides down our dirt road. x

By: Cindy Ingalls

Cindy Ingalls — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 00:54:58 +0000

My mom used to tell us she wasn’t our entertainment committee and that we had plenty of toys and imagination to go find things to do. Even though it used to drive me crazy, I do agree. Parents don’t have to feel guilty about not planning every minute of your kids’ summer.

By: Chel

Chel — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 23:39:33 +0000

Just think about what we did during the summer when we were kids and suddenly, you’ll feel like a much more present parent! LOL We turned out fine, but seriously, I had nothing planned for me. We couldn’t afford classes and I am from a small town where there weren’t any awesome, free or low-income summer camps. My sisters, friends and I just developed wild imaginations from having to be creative. Lots of swimming, forts and playing with Barbies. Did my mom feel guilty? Never!

By: pAMMy

pAMMy — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 17:59:22 +0000

A great fun idea and the kids love enjoying the summer! You really have to plan fun stuff!