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5 Ways Working Moms Can Give Their Kids A Magical Summer

June 8, 2019

There are a lot of times I have working mom guilt. Summer is one of those times. It is hard to see all the social media posts of moms having an amazing time with their children in the beautiful sunny weather at 10:00AM on a Tuesday morning.

As moms, we don’t want our children to miss out. When they are young, it is a little easier. They don’t yet know exactly what a summer break could entail. Still, there is nothing better than seeing your child’s face light up with excitement when they are doing something new or doing something that they love!

(Once you finish this post, you should check out 7 Sanity Saving Summertime Tips for Busy Moms.)

As working moms, we can still give them that. Our kids don’t have to miss out on summer fun!

 


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5 Ways Working Moms Can Give Their Kids A Magical Summer

Get Outside

There are so many great things to do outside during the summer. Even if it’s just playing in your backyard or a neighborhood park, kids love being outside.

You could also find a pool to visit regularly. If that isn’t an option, check out Amazon for inflatable pools. They have some great kiddie pools for decent prices. Plus, that would provide an entire summer of fun!

Here are two pools I have personally purchased from Amazon that were great buys! We used both pools one summer to create a pool party for William’s 3rd birthday. Both pools are great for smaller kids, as you can control how much water you put into the pools.

The pool with the slide provided hours of fun for our smaller guests. They loved the slide and ring toss game attached.

The larger pool is great for the bigger kids too! They have plenty of room to splash around, play games, and keep cool.

Getting outside can be as basic or complex as you want it to be! You can take the kids for a walk, ride bikes, have a scavenger hunt, have a water balloon fight, and so much more.

Most of these ideas don’t have to take a large amount of time. They could be done after work or on the weekends.

Schedule Playdates

Calendars are a working mom’s best friend. Find time on your calendar and schedule some playdates! We may not always be able to go play on a whim, but if we put it on the schedule in advance, we have some fun to look forward to! Summer playdates give your kiddos time to spend with friends while enjoying the magic of summer break.

You can schedule a playdate for anything! So far this summer we have had playdates to swim and to see a movie.

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Plan A Staycation

A staycation can be just as good as a vacation! It can even be better since you don’t have to worry about all of the packing and unpacking. Kids need so much stuff. The best part is that there are no rules. Every family can use their own personalities and interests to make the staycation whatever they want it to be!

Don’t plan on doing housework during the staycation! Treat it just like you would a vacation away from home. There are so many fun options: plan meals to cook with the kids, make pallets or sheet tents in the living room, pop popcorn, plan activities, crafts or games, take silly pictures.

The dirty clothes can wait a day or two while you enjoy some quality time with your family.

Yesterday, we created a quiet place to read.

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Today, we made cupcakes!

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Plan a Day Trip

Day trips can take a lot of preparation for moms. We think of everything. We refuse to forget the sunscreen, extra clothes (you never know!), drinks and snacks, car activities, and much more. Still, we must remember to have fun! Letting go of our anxieties can be good for us!

Pick somewhere you have been wanting to visit that is close by, pack up the family, and get going! Don’t forget to take lots of pictures!

Some day trips we have taken have been to zoos and the beach.

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Find a Summer Camp

Summer camps are a great way to keep your kids engaged. Being at home or wherever they are for the summer, it is easy for their routine to become non-existent and eventually they get bored.

Finding summer camps for them to attend can be great for everyone! Typically, you can find several week-long day camps that occur during the summer months. Look for Vacation Bible Schools, sports camps, park camps, and camps held by businesses dedicated to kid’s entertainment, such as, trampoline parks.

Finding a camp that works for your work schedule may mean a little extra research. It is totally possible to find though! If the camp is half-a-day, consider taking your lunch at the time the kids dismiss, so you can get them where they need to go. It’s only a week, and the kids will love it!

We just finished VBS at the boy’s old preschool. They had a great time visiting with old friends and making new friends.

Final Thoughts On Summer

Being a working mom has it’s own positives and negatives, like anything else. It’s easy to get caught up in what you can’t do. But, what you cannot do isn’t what is important. What’s important is what you can do. We are moms. We figure it out. So, get ready to have some fun with your fam, get out your calendar, and get to plannin’!

I would love to see some of the things you have done this summer! Our family loves trying new things. Leave your ideas in the comments below!

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  1. Julie says

    June 11, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    What a wonderful post, full of great ideas. Being a working mom can mean that summer doesn’t really feel like summer, but these ideas will help me make it special.

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  2. stmarie38 says

    June 12, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    How cute are these ideas?!?! I love these and it is so important to remember to schedule these kinds of things because this time with out kiddos is flying by! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Tricia says

    June 13, 2019 at 11:31 am

    Wonderful ideas for working Mamas! I personally love staycations!

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  4. Modern Moms Club says

    June 13, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    Summer camps and weekend outings are our thing! I love getting my boys out the house and away from electronics.

    Reply
  5. Shellie Lynn says

    June 14, 2019 at 2:17 pm

    Don’t forget making smores, catching lightening bugs, making homemade popsicles, drive-in movies if available in your area, camping in your backyard, and picnics at the park 🙂

    It’s great to get out and do amazing things, but lets not forget the simple things too. All moms, working or not, should find comfort and joy in the simple things. We shouldn’t feel guitly if we can’t get out everyday and do super fun things with our kids. Our kids just want us to have fun being with them, no matter what we’re doing.

    As a busy, working mom with anxious feelings, I need to remind myself to take a deep breath and enjoy every moment I have with my kids. When I get all caught up in the planning, packing, etc., I don’t have fun.

    Thank you for all the great tips and reminders. This parenting thing is no joke!!

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    • Mom of W.A.R., Hear My Roar says

      June 14, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      Those are great ideas Shellie! I actually thought about catching lightening bugs the other day. It’s on my summer to do list. As adults, sometimes we forget the simple things that so easily bring joy.

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  6. Rachel | The Secret Life says

    June 28, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    I love the post! That little pool with the slide is pretty tempting lol!

    Being a working mommy during the summer can be brutal. Love the fresh ideas that do not involve video games. My guys are 13-1 years old so finding entertainment for everyone is a chore, day trips have been my go to way to break up the schedule.

    Reply
  7. Rebecca @ Busy Mom Smart Mom says

    April 17, 2020 at 11:30 am

    Great ideas! Even though I work from home I still feel like I don’t give my kids enough attention, over the summer or otherwise. We try to do fun things as much as possible all year round, though it’s a little tough right now.

    Reply
  8. Grace says

    April 18, 2020 at 12:31 am

    Great tips. Thanks for sharing

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