Good morning. This week’s all about ditching the overwhelm, laughing around the dinner table, and giving your kids the life skills they actually need (yes, even if they can’t make mac & cheese yet).
From creative chore ideas to a 4th of July game you’ll love, we’ve got the fun, the real talk, and the recharge you’ve been needing.
Dinner Table Conversation Starter
Families Are Raving About This Hilarious Game – Find Out Why! 👇
It’s truly one of the easiest games you’ll ever play.
“And at the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy, and your eyes sparkling.” -Shanti
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The 4th of July Left-Right Story Game You’ll Wish You Had Known About Sooner
This game is quick, exciting, and so much FUN, without the work!
“Wipe Out” was the summer hit of 1963. Who created it?
Find the answer (#5) on summer trivia.
I used to be the mom who did everything for my family. I cooked from scratch. I picked up after them. I kept our activities running smoothly. All of it.
But multiple kids later…and I was drowning. It forced me to flip a switch, and get my family to work as a team. But it also gave me a pretty nifty sixth sense.
Within minutes of talking with a mom, I can tell if she has the same thoughts holding her back.
For example, my neighbor revealed to me that she was worried about leaving her older teenage kids for a few days. You see, they didn’t know how to feed themselves.
I said, “It’s fine, just have them make mac & cheese. It’s survival.”
To which she replied, “They don’t even know how to make that.”
Yikes. But also…I get it.
There are reasons this happens. And it doesn’t happen with just cooking.
Myth #1: A good mom takes care of her kids
Let’s be real for a second. What moms did for their kids 30 years ago is NOT what moms do for their kids today.
Kids used to cook. And clean. And get jobs that helped their parents pay for things.
But…times change. (Mostly for the better)
And today parents put on extravagant birthday parties and make separate meals so their kids don’t have to eat anything they don’t want to.
Not only is it exhausting, but we’re making it so much harder for kids later in life.
If you want kids to grow up with resiliency, responsibility, and valuable life skills, bust this myth now by teaching them to do things.
Myth #2: Everything will fall apart if I don’t do it myself
I mean yeah, your kids will not do it exactly right. (My daughter smashed two glasses in the dishwasher the other day).
Your partner won’t either.
BUT your family is made up of awesome people. Give them more credit. (If it does fall apart, serious changes need to be made anyway)
Myth #3: I’m lazy if I’m not doing it all
If this trips you up, repeat this to yourself:
“My worth is not determined by how much I get done.”
Because it isn’t.
Being the mom who does everything makes you miserable in the end.
Rest is not your enemy. And it’s not you being lazy.
It’s your ticket to a slower life. It allows you to notice your child’s lopsided grin instead of worrying about what you still need to do. So, don’t forget this week’s challenge ⬇️
🥪 Step away from your desk! It’s National Take Back the Lunch Break Day! Refuel, recharge, and reclaim your midday break. You’ve earned it! 🌞
🦋 Watch: An unforgettable visual for prioritizing life.
🦋 Feel Good: Eat lunch outside! 🍱
🦋 Express yourself: My kids have been into paint by numbers this summer.*
🦋 Read: A new mystery chapter book series with the kids. It’s the best way to get them hooked on reading!
🦋 Score for your tastebuds: The Sangria recipe I use at least once a summer. (It doesn’t need the extra sugar)
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Have a great day!
Love always,
Jenn Kropf
Founder of Healthy Happy Impactful
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