35. 5 Parenting Tips for Summer Break

Different schedules, new settings, and a whole lot of "are we doing enough?" Summer has a way of turning up the volume on everything.

In this solo episode, Dr. Gila shares her top five tips for minimizing meltdowns and maximizing connection this summer break.

You'll hear...

• The mindset shift that makes summer feel manageable
• What connection actually looks like on a hard day
• The "should" that might be silently ruining your summer plans
• Why the shame spiral around screens is worth examining
• How to turn a rough summer moment into useful data

Related resources:

⭐️ Free guide to understanding meltdowns: parentingwithconnection.com/guide

⭐️ Episode 31: Summer Planning with Neurodivergent Kids (with Debbie Reber)

⭐️ Episode 13: 10 Tips for the Winter Holidays and Break

⭐️ Episode 12: Screens: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything, with Ash Brandin

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❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors

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