{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs","title":"523: Simple Ways to Make Summer More Fun","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9100afbc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1757,"description":"Summer doesn't have to be packed with fancy vacations or elaborate plans to be memorable. In this episode, Karen and Emily share simple, practical ways to add more laughter, spontaneity, and fun to your family's everyday moments. From DQ runs to dance-party cleanups, we hope this episode gives you some ideas and encourages you to let go of the pressure and just enjoy your kids this summer!\nEpisode Recap:\nWe’re talking about creating fun this summer with your kids (2:02)\nDoes summer feel daunting or fun to you? (4:35)\nFun isn’t trivial, it creates connection (9:53)\nIt’s okay to let your kids be bored (12:10)\nAsk yourself, “is there a FUN way to do this?” (18:33)\nFun is the antidote to anxiety! (20:57)\nI’m a blue, what if “fun mom” is just not my personality? (22:38)\nNothing is ever enough for my kids (26:22)\nMy kids are always bored, no matter what I do (27:11) \n\nScripture:\nProverbs 17:22 (NIV) \"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.\"\nDiscussion Questions: \nWhat are some of your favorite summer memories from childhood?\nWhich ideas from this episode for adding fun into everyday life could you try with your family this week?\nDo you feel pressure to create a \"perfect\" summer for your kids? How might that expectation be stealing joy from your family?\nHow does your temperament influence the way you approach fun and play with your children?\n\nResources:\nRegister for the SOAR Conference today. \nBecome a WT+ Insider today! boaw.mom/insider\nPick up a pack of conversation starters to add some fun to family dinner\n\nWant More of This Conversation?\nDuring Wire Talk +, Karen and Emily dive into how temperament affects the way moms experience and create fun at home. They also discuss why cultivating joy and laughter in your home matters in the long run.\nHead HERE and join us for the full conversation.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Jy0IgajJjPa1_KW9uYlwasPQsFFQYV-pgFRYgWGtXog/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MTYy/YWEyYjMxMWRlMGJk/ZDhlOGI2YzlkMmQ2/ODY0NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}