The (Not So) Wild Summer

Latasha Kennedy

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 — shenanigans and all. 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 — shenanigans and all. If you are craving an intentional summer routine but feel overwhelmed by the chaos — you just found your tribe! Host Latasha Kennedy — wife, mom of two, business strategist, and multifaceted entrepreneur — knows firsthand what it's like to juggle it all. She's been there: staring into an empty refrigerator at noon, negotiating with kids who suddenly forgot how to read, and trying to hold onto a vision of a summer that feels fun, enjoyable, and dare we say — peaceful. Think less rigid lecture and more like a text message from your smartest girlfriend who has actually been in the trenches. What We're Covering This Summer: Every Tuesday from June through August, Latasha drops a quick 15-minute episode packed with honest, faith-rooted, and highly practical conversation. We are diving into the exact mom life hacks and family systems you need to thrive: *Summer Routines & Kids' Schedules — How to build a flexible daily rhythm that keeps the peace without killing the fun. *Mom Self-Care & Sanity — Reclaiming your time, managing burnout, and avoiding the trap of losing yourself in motherhood. *Family Rhythms & Faith — Practical ways to integrate intentional parenting and faith into your everyday summer chaos. *Sleep Schedules & Screen Time — Navigating the shifting rules of summer without losing control of the household. *Back-to-School Transitions — Prepping your mind, home, and kids for a smooth shift back into the school year. And so much more packed into 12 episodes. 15 minutes. The whole summer winning against these kids' shenanigans — together! New episodes drop every Tuesday starting June 16th. Hit Follow right now so you never miss a single drop! — Resources Mentioned The Good Summer Guide (South Florida & Activities for Anywhere Editions) - https://girlfriendsthriving.com/summer Connect With Latasha Website: https://girlfriendsthriving.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/girlfriendsthriving Share your takeaways and tag us. We love to hear from you! Listen & Subscribe New episodes every Tuesday. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. — The (Not So) Wild Summer is a production of the Girlfriends Thriving Network.

Episodes

  1. How to Fix Your Kids' Sleep Schedule This Summer Without Being the Villain

    4d ago

    How to Fix Your Kids' Sleep Schedule This Summer Without Being the Villain

    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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    17 min
  2. Before Summer Break Starts - What Every Mom Needs to Do First

    4d ago

    Before Summer Break Starts - What Every Mom Needs to Do First

    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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    14 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
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2 Ratings

About

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 — shenanigans and all. 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 — shenanigans and all. If you are craving an intentional summer routine but feel overwhelmed by the chaos — you just found your tribe! Host Latasha Kennedy — wife, mom of two, business strategist, and multifaceted entrepreneur — knows firsthand what it's like to juggle it all. She's been there: staring into an empty refrigerator at noon, negotiating with kids who suddenly forgot how to read, and trying to hold onto a vision of a summer that feels fun, enjoyable, and dare we say — peaceful. Think less rigid lecture and more like a text message from your smartest girlfriend who has actually been in the trenches. What We're Covering This Summer: Every Tuesday from June through August, Latasha drops a quick 15-minute episode packed with honest, faith-rooted, and highly practical conversation. We are diving into the exact mom life hacks and family systems you need to thrive: *Summer Routines & Kids' Schedules — How to build a flexible daily rhythm that keeps the peace without killing the fun. *Mom Self-Care & Sanity — Reclaiming your time, managing burnout, and avoiding the trap of losing yourself in motherhood. *Family Rhythms & Faith — Practical ways to integrate intentional parenting and faith into your everyday summer chaos. *Sleep Schedules & Screen Time — Navigating the shifting rules of summer without losing control of the household. *Back-to-School Transitions — Prepping your mind, home, and kids for a smooth shift back into the school year. And so much more packed into 12 episodes. 15 minutes. The whole summer winning against these kids' shenanigans — together! New episodes drop every Tuesday starting June 16th. Hit Follow right now so you never miss a single drop! — Resources Mentioned The Good Summer Guide (South Florida & Activities for Anywhere Editions) - https://girlfriendsthriving.com/summer Connect With Latasha Website: https://girlfriendsthriving.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/girlfriendsthriving Share your takeaways and tag us. We love to hear from you! Listen & Subscribe New episodes every Tuesday. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. — The (Not So) Wild Summer is a production of the Girlfriends Thriving Network.