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The summer holidays are coming — and whether you're excited or already exhausted at the thought, this episode is for you.

Charlie shares how she actually prepares for six weeks at home with five kids: the practical stuff (loose planning, meal prep, night-before routines) and the mental stuff (checking in with yourself, protecting your energy, and remembering you're a person too).

In this episode:

* Why there's no "right" way to feel about summer

* The power of loose weekly themes (not rigid schedules)

* How night-before prep saves your sanity

* Balancing big days with recovery days

* The mental check-in questions to ask yourself before the holidays start

* Protecting your identity when you're surrounded by kids 24/7

Resources mentioned:

* Back to Me — the 5-module course for moms ready to feel like themselves again

* Home Friction Audit worksheet

* 2-Minute Fix Framework

* Weekly Planning Template

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