It's day two of summer break and somebody's already up till midnight. Before a 10:30 bedtime turns into a 1:00 a.m. summer habit, let's talk.

Creating a summer sleep schedule doesn't have to turn you into the bedtime police every night. In today's episode, I'm sharing how to create a summer sleep rhythm that actually works, gives everyone something to look forward to, and gets your kids' buy-in from the start.

Because summer feels a whole lot lighter when everyone gets the sleep they need.

In this episode:

• Reset expectations early — have the conversation before the bedtime battles begin (Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us that every season has its own rhythm).

• Ways to shift bedtime for summer, but keep a consistent schedule everyone can count on.

• How to build in 1–2 "wild card" nights each week so the regular bedtime routine feels easier to follow.

Plus, I'll share the one conversation to have this week that can dramatically reduce bedtime resistance without making you the villain.

If this episode encouraged you, hit Follow so you never miss a Tuesday, and leave a review. It helps another mom find her way here.

Then come tell me your biggest takeaway on Instagram: @girlfriendsthriving

📌 Need a little help planning the season? Grab The Good Summer Guide — available in a South Florida Edition or an Activities for Anywhere Edition at bit.ly/good-summer-now

Inside you'll find:
☀️ 100+ summer activities
☀️ Rainy Day Rescue
☀️ Summer Wins Tracker
☀️ Summer Reflection Pages
☀️ Summer Boredom Buster Cards
☀️ Pocket Bestie Favorite Finds

New episodes of The (Not So) Wild Summer drop every Tuesday.

We're spending the whole summer together!☀️

Rooting for you,

Latasha

And remember, you're in His hands.

You survived the May marathon: the drop-offs, the pickups, the field trips, the performances, and the 57 end-of-school-year events. Now summer's coming for you.

Let's set it up on purpose before the chaos sets it up for you.

Before summer break swallows your calendar, there's a little prep work every mom needs to do first. Most of us skip it and end up limping into August wondering where the summer went and why we're so exhausted.

Not this year, girlfriend.

Today we're talking about how to create a summer that's intentional, enjoyable, and realistic for your family before the season officially begins.

In this episode:

• Define your summer vision — decide what kind of summer you're actually trying to create.

• Set your three non-negotiables — the things that matter most to your family this season.

• Have the family meeting — get everyone on the same page before summer begins.

Plus, I'm sharing the simple three-part move to make before summer officially starts. Do these three things and you'll walk into the season already ahead of the game.

If this episode encouraged you, hit Follow so you never miss a Tuesday, and leave a review. It helps another mom find her way here.

Then come tell me your biggest takeaway on Instagram:
@girlfriendsthriving

📌 Need a little help planning the season?

Grab The Good Summer Guide at https://bit.ly/good-summer-now

Available in a South Florida Edition or an Activities for Anywhere Edition.

Inside you'll find:

☀️ 100+ summer activities
☀️ Pocket Bestie Resource Guide
☀️ Rainy Day Rescue
☀️ Summer Wins Tracker
☀️ Summer Reflection Pages
☀️ Summer Boredom Buster Cards

New episodes of The (Not So) Wild Summer drop every Tuesday.

We're spending the whole summer together! ☀️

Rooting for you,

Latasha

And remember, you're in His hands.

The Not So Wild Summer is a 12-week limited series podcast for Christian moms who are done simply surviving summer break and are ready to actually enjoy it .