About this episode

Athena and Mims provide a practical Summer Toolkit for families focusing on supplies, sanity, and structure.

Revisiting a previous episode from May 2025! In Episode 160 of Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance , Athena and Mims return for the second installment of their summer planning series, equipping the Torn Tribe with a practical and heartfelt Summer Toolkit designed to support families in three core areas: Supplies, Sanity, and Structure. 🧠 Torn Thought: “Preparedness brings presence. Let’s enjoy the season instead of surviving it.” 🧺 Supplies to Have on Hand- Summer essentials: sunscreen, water toys, snacks, notebooks, art supplies, and first-aid items- Household items for parents working from home: kid-friendly snacks, books at the right reading level, a stocked art station, screen-time boundaries, and outdoor activity options- Pool/beach bags packed and ready: cooler, towels, goggles, flip flops, backup clothes, and snacks- Reusable tote filled with portable snacks (chips, fruit, pretzels) to reduce the “I’m starving” moments 🧘‍♀️ Sanity Savers- Schedule one friend meet-up per child each week—build in social outlets to reduce tension and encourage independence- Identify your “buffer days” where there’s minimal running around- Plan ahead for medical needs: physicals…

People in this episode

Hosts: Athena, Mims

Topics covered

• summer planning
• family activities
• parenting tips
• sanity savers
• structure for summer

Keywords

• summer toolkit
• family planning
• parenting
• supplies
• sanity
• structure
• activities

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