🧭 Grace Over Guilt: Letting Go of the Summer Shoulds

 Hey Mama,

Can we pause for a second and take a deep breath together?

Inhale.
Exhale.

Whew. Okay—now that we’ve taken a moment to just breathe, let’s talk about the invisible pressure that creeps in every summer:
The “shoulds.”

You should be doing more.
You should have every day planned out.
You should be more patient.
You should be soaking in every second.

Sound familiar?

But let me lovingly remind you:
✨ You don’t have to create a magical summer.
✨ You just have to be there.

Your presence—not your Pinterest board—is what your kids will remember.

This week’s theme is all about Grace Over Guilt. And girl, that means giving yourself permission to slow down, let go of expectations, and find peace in the present moment.

🌿 Here’s what we’re claiming this week:

• You are allowed to rest.

• Your kids need a regulated, loving mama, not a summer cruise director.

• Letting go of expectations is an act of self-care, not failure.

And speaking of rest and peace, I’ve linked a few of my favorite summer calm-down essentials below. These help me reset when the days get chaotic and remind me it’s okay to pause:

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🛋️ Soft Weighted Blanket – Perfect for those moments when you or your child needs a little sensory calm.
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☁️ Aromatherapy Flame Air Diffuser – My go-to when the energy in the house needs to chill.
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📚 Mom Guilt Be Gone Devotional – A short daily read that reminds you you're doing better than you think.
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🧠 Calm Kids Club Enrollment – Your child can learn how to regulate emotions and express themselves in a healthy way (and you can finally breathe knowing they’re learning tools that last a lifetime).
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Mama, let this be your gentle reminder:
You don’t have to hustle for your worth this summer.

Rest is productive.
Grace is powerful.
And you, just as you are, are more than enough.

With love and no pressure,
Vernitra 💛