Feeling overwhelmed by summer planning already? You’re not alone.
In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, we’re diving into the #1 mistake moms make when planning summer—and what to do instead. If your summer calendar is already packed with camps, trips, and activities and you’re wondering when you’ll get a moment to breathe… this is your permission slip to rethink everything.
Discover how to create a fun, peaceful, and intentional summer without burnout—and why doing less might be the key to enjoying more. Plus, get the inside scoop on Supermom Summer Camp and how to join us for the best summer reset ever. ☀️🎒
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Show Notes: The #1 Mistake Moms Make with Summer Planning
Hey, hey friend! Welcome to Episode #237 of The Secrets of Supermom Show!
If the thought of summer coming makes you feel a little anxious instead of excited, this episode is for you. As a busy mom juggling work, life, and all the things—summer planning can feel like a full-time job in itself.
In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, we’re diving into the #1 mistake moms make when planning their summer… and how to avoid it so you can actually enjoy your summer with your kids without feeling totally overwhelmed and burned out.
Are You Overplanning Summer?
Let’s be real: there are usually two types of summer moms:
- The “Go With the Flow” Mom – You have all these dreamy ideas about summer fun… but don’t actually plan them. And suddenly, it’s August, and you’re wondering where the time went.
- The “Plan Every Minute” Mom – You fill your calendar with camps, vacations, lessons, and activities to make sure no minute goes to waste… but end up feeling more exhausted than during the school year.
Sound familiar? 😅
If you fall into the second camp (like most of us Supermoms), you might be making the biggest summer mistake of all: over-scheduling every moment in the name of “making memories.”
What Happens When We Overschedule?
When your family calendar looks like a logistical nightmare, here’s what can happen:
- Zero downtime for anyone (including YOU)
- Kids go from school burnout straight into summer burnout
- Family time becomes just “logistics bonding”—rushing from one thing to the next
- Your own goals and rest get squeezed into the cracks of everyone else’s schedule
- You find yourself counting down the days until school starts again instead of soaking in the summer sunshine
Not exactly the peaceful, joy-filled summer you had in mind, right?
What If Summer Could Feel Different This Year?
Here’s a radical idea: What if we made intentional summer plans instead of defaulting to over-planning?
Before jumping into summer camp registrations or booking every single weekend, pause and ask yourself:
“What do I actually want from this summer?”
Maybe it’s:
- More unscheduled weekends
- Lazy mornings and spontaneous adventures
- A few intentional trips or activities
- Time to recharge—for your kids and for you
That’s what I’m doing this year. My kids are now old enough to be home without needing constant attention, so we’re choosing some camps and some adventures—but also leaving space for breathing room and fun.
We’re finally creating weekends with nothing on the calendar… and it feels amazing.
Your Summer Planning Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect—It Just Needs to Be Yours
Let go of the guilt about “only having 18 summers.” You get more than 18. You get to choose what this summer looks like for your family—and it doesn’t have to include back-to-back activities or Pinterest-perfect vacations.
A peaceful summer isn’t about cramming everything in. It’s about protecting your time, your energy, and your connection with your kids.
You can:
- Say “yes” to camps and “no” to chaos
- Schedule fun and leave room for spontaneity
- Be productive without being overwhelmed
And if you need help making that happen…
Supermom Summer Camp Is Coming!
🎉 Supermom Summer Camp kicks off June 16—and it’s your ticket to creating the fun, flexible, peace-filled summer you’re craving.
- Choose your own adventure with multiple trails to follow
- Earn fun badges for completing small, impactful actions
- Join live campfire chats (or catch the replays)
- Upgrade to VIP for exclusive bonuses and lifetime access
This isn’t just another program—it’s a choose-your-own-adventure summer reset designed for moms, by a mom who gets it.
👉 Hop on the waitlist now at SupermomSummerCamp.com so you’re the first to know when doors open!
Let’s make this summer one you actually want to remember.Supermom Summer Camp is where you get to design the summer you actually want. Join the waitlist now at SupermomSummerCamp.com and get ready to dive in!
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About the Host: Lori Oberbroeckling
Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling is a mom of four, corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too!
She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families.
