Renew You with Quinn Kelly

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer With Kids and Avoid Mama Burnout

Renew You with Quinn Kelly

Show Notes

Did you know that roughly 75% of the time a parent will spend with their child throughout life is spent by the time the child turns 12? Because of this, it’s important for parents to be intentional with the time they have even when the summer days get long. In this week’s episode, Quinn shares some of her favorite ways to help parents avoid burnout and make fun memories with their kids this summer by teaching about: 1. The power of creating lists of fun goals for the summer 2. The opportunity summer gives to teach life skills 3. The power of being intentional in one on one time

Mind Renewal Tip: When we take time to connect and lean in with our babes, we end up with space to decompress too because they feel secure. Scriptural Renewal Tip: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 1 Peter 4: 10-11

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