Episode 97: Summer of Adventure…Boundaries & Pro-tips
What You’ll Learn
Boundaries (01:10)
Set Yourself up for Success (17:55)
Be Kind to Tomorrow’s You (35:20)
HAVE FUN! (37:41)
Extra Pro Tips (40:28)
Takeaways (51:55)
Invitation (53:03)
This is the second part of our Summer of Adventure Series...because when we start talking about things we're passionate about it always ends up as a series...EVERY.SINGLE.TIME.
Our Summer of Adventure is a concept that we came up with to invite our kids into imagination, growth, and experiences while making memories and keeping summer rolling smoothly without burning all our money or sanity. Today we're digging into thoughts and logistics for when you're on the go during your adventures.
Boundaries (01:10)
Create firm boundaries!
Hold your boundaries
'House' Rules
Who can they be with
How far can they go
What happens when they get lost/separated
Food/knick knacks / Personal spending
Bathroom breaks
Buddy system
2 go 2 come back
Whistle / Roll Call
Set Yourself up for Success (17:55)
Know yourself!
Any event can work if you know yourself
Can't go to the beach
Can't do spend the nights after these days
I need food
I need to listen to something calming on the drive (a book/music/podcast)
Know your friends
KNOW your capacity & that of your friend & your limitations
Friends that push outside of comfort zone
Sometimes good
Sometimes too much
*beach friends, boats, for HOW many *friends & kids* you can have with you
Friends that can handle some things, some that can't
Friends that invite your kids
Invite quietly
Respect no
Respect 'yes'
Take time to learn someone's boundaries
Be Kind to Tomorrow's You (35:20)
Pack the night before - let kids help
Lay out outfits WITH SHOES
Plan on easy breakfasts
HAVE FUN! (37:41)
Let loose with your kids
Let it be easy
TAKE pictures and together! And get in them!
Take pics of your friend, even little videos and SEND IT TO THEM!
Make the memories so you can relive them later #memorystacking #notgaslighting
Extra Pro Tips (40:28)
Work around anchors (naps/meals)
Don't be out too late -- no such thing as too early
Have entertainment for the car, but include things you enjoy and don't be afraid to lean on devices at times
Find friends that fit you!
Are mutually late (release people from guilt if you are running too late)
Enjoy the same places
Have similar values
TIFF - liberal with screens…but a time and a place!
Montessori vs. heavy on the iPhone
If you don't have any friends yet…GO ANYWAY
Check your library for rentable passes
Look for local/group discounts *remember you're being counted on for this
Strew evidence of your adventures everywhere. EVERYWHERE
Tips and tricks for sanity when you're going going going
1 adult/2 adult
Need recovery (go to a playground after)
A mix of calm/active activities/places
Need a picnic lunch
How many hours do you need (and what hour family are you? Are you a 1 hr family...a 2 hr?)
Places & Spaces (Extra)
Museums!
Pensacola Mess-Hall
Exploreum
Emerald Coast Science Museum
Pensacola Children's museums
National Naval Aviation Museum
USS Alabama Battleship
Science and Discovery Center of Northwest FL (Panama City)
National/State Parks
Mariana Caverns
Falling Waters
Gulf Islands National SeaShore
Fort Pickens
Gardens
Butterfly
Estate
Flower
Aquariums / Zoos
Shrines
The Beach
Amusement Attractions
Water Parks
Rock Climbing (Rock out, Weatherfords)
Wonderworks
Mini Golf / Movie theatre / Snow cones / Bowling
Parks!
Panama City Beach Recreation Center
Oakland Park (Pcity)
Pensacola Parks are pretty much all awesome
Benny Russel
Whibbs Maritime Park
*Ask on local pages for favorite parks/playgrounds
Festivals / Events
Recreation Centers / Pools
Vacation Bible School / Camps
Grounding / in town
A break for you, but still going
Takeaways (51:55)
Create firm boundaries and house rules and hold them without guilt because having these will maintain your ability to keep going AND actually enjoy it before, during and after.
****It's ALWAYS worth it to set-up tomorrow's you for success! Know yourself, know your friends, and be kind to tomorrow's you by putting in a little extra prep the night before and allowing your vehicle to work for YOU whatever your needs are.
Have. Fun. Take the pictures and videos (and take them of your friends and their kids too). Then create lots of opportunities for memory stacking!
Pro Tips:
Work around daily anchors like meals and naps
Find the entertainment that works best for your family and your sanity and lean in to it!
Find your people!
Check for discounts and passes
Strew evidence of your adventures EVERYWHERE! And memory stack like a mom-boss!
Invitation (53:03)
If you're planning a summer of adventure save this podcast and send it to a friend so together you can plan your OWN summer of adventure!
*rate the podcast…pretty please*
You are doing beautiful work momma!
