Fun & Simple Summer

Fun & Simple Summer

From Catholic Mom Calm by Sterling Jaquith

May 19, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

Sterling Jaquith discusses how to intentionally plan a fun and simple summer for families.

A Fun and Simple Summer (How to Decide Right Now What Kind of Summer You're Going to Have) Grab FREE Fun & Simple Summer Here: https://catholicmomcalm.com/fun-simple-summer You've seen "analog summer" all over the internet — but Sterling's going with fun and simple . Because when you choose simplicity, especially simplicity in your mind, you stop yelling at the kids so much. Funny how that works. In this episode, Sterling walks you through the radical idea that you actually get to decide what kind of summer you're going to have — not based on what happens, but based on what you think about what happens. She shares the exact thoughts her brain wants to offer ("there's so many kids, it's so hot, it's only 9 AM…") and the thoughts she's choosing instead. Plus a peek at her real summer plans: a daily reading hour, skipping the Costco pool this year, more lake days (crunchy 11 minutes and all), and what to do when an ant invasion threatens your good vibes. No comparison summers here, my friend. Eyes on your own paper. Grab the FREE Fun & Simple Summer Workbook + 15-minute class here: https://catholicmomcalm.com/fun-simple-summer Sterling walks you through deciding ahead of time about…

People in this episode

Host: Sterling Jaquith

Topics covered

  • summer planning
  • parenting
  • mindfulness
  • simplicity
  • family activities

Keywords

  • summer
  • parenting tips
  • mindset
  • family fun
  • screen time
  • snacks
  • sibling bickering

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catholic Mom Calm

Products: Fun & Simple Summer Workbook

Places: Costco, lake

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