An American mom and a Finnish mom walk into a Substack... and reveal everything they do not do, do less off, or ignore all together to lighten the load.
Agree with all of these! I’m in the UK and there is such social pressure to be “doing” with your kids. This is the first half term (week off in the middle of summer term) that I’ve said, no, we’re going to pretend we’re all on holiday and sit in the garden for a week. The kids are so much happier amusing themselves than being loaded in and out of the car and I’ve been so much more relaxed. I even managed to finish a book 😆
It sounds like it's just like here in the US! I love what you are doing so much. It is usually just so much easier when you can just play at home, especially outside. A Finnish family coach has told me numerous times: "Even fun things are taxing, and summer is meant for recharging." So the most relaxing option is often whatever is the simplest! What book did you read? :-)
Love Jess! I’m a few years older, with slightly older kids, but I’ve loved watching her share her more easy-going way of parenting. Also, you keep sharing ladies who I’ve followed for years (Courtney Adamo, too!), and now that I’m off Instagram I love seeing them here! ❤️
Agree with all of these! I’m in the UK and there is such social pressure to be “doing” with your kids. This is the first half term (week off in the middle of summer term) that I’ve said, no, we’re going to pretend we’re all on holiday and sit in the garden for a week. The kids are so much happier amusing themselves than being loaded in and out of the car and I’ve been so much more relaxed. I even managed to finish a book 😆
It sounds like it's just like here in the US! I love what you are doing so much. It is usually just so much easier when you can just play at home, especially outside. A Finnish family coach has told me numerous times: "Even fun things are taxing, and summer is meant for recharging." So the most relaxing option is often whatever is the simplest! What book did you read? :-)
Love Jess! I’m a few years older, with slightly older kids, but I’ve loved watching her share her more easy-going way of parenting. Also, you keep sharing ladies who I’ve followed for years (Courtney Adamo, too!), and now that I’m off Instagram I love seeing them here! ❤️
How fun!! This is one like-minded group, then, you included!! Isn't it so nice that Substack lets us all dive so much deeper than an Insta post?