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Five Things To Make Parenting Feel Easier This Summer - 410

Five Things To Make Parenting Feel Easier This Summer - 410

Author: Pam Howard June 16, 2026 Duration: 7:23
Less Drama More Mama
KidsKids & FamilyEducationFamilyParentingSelf Improvement

"Mom, I'm bored."
"There's nothing to eat."
"Can you drive me?"
"He's touching my stuff."

It's 10 a.m. and you've already refereed two arguments and answered the same question four times.

And there are still nine more hours until bedtime.

Summer sounded so relaxing back in May. 

No morning rush, lunches to pack, or homework to oversee.

But those pressures just got replaced by different ones: constant togetherness, less structure, more driving, more meals, and more chances for everyone to get on each other's nerves.

By mid-summer, you may notice you're more irritable and quicker to react than you want to be. And when that happens, the instinct is to assume you need better parenting strategies.

Usually you don't.

Your tank is running low, and this episode is about refilling the tank. 

I share five specific, doable things that protect your capacity, so summer feels a little easier until the buses come back.

 

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:

  • The first question to ask yourself when you're running low on patience
  • What happens when you intentionally slow down your breathing
  • How to set boundaries that protect your time and energy
  • The role connection plays in protecting your capacity

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Pam Howard brings a refreshingly practical voice to the often chaotic world of parenting with Less Drama More Mama. Drawing from her unique background as a Master Certified Life Coach, a licensed clinical social worker, and a former school counselor, she moves beyond theory to offer real, usable strategies for everyday family life. This isn't about achieving perfection; it's about replacing overwhelm with a sense of grounded confidence. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who truly gets it. Pam weaves together personal anecdotes from her own journey as a mom with anonymized case studies from her coaching practice, creating a relatable and insightful listen. You'll find specific life coaching tools and perspectives designed to transform those moments of feeling frazzled or disconnected into opportunities for calm and stronger bonds with your kids. The Less Drama More Mama podcast is a resource for any parent looking to cultivate more peace and less reactivity at home, covering topics that span child development, educational challenges, and personal growth. It’s a space where the focus shifts from simply managing behavior to understanding the underlying dynamics, empowering you to handle what comes your way with more grace and less guilt.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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