How Football Killed Our Summer Vacation Plans

In this episode, Lindsay and Sunny dive into the rollercoaster ride of traveling with kids—especially when those kids are teenagers with opinions (and eye rolls) of their own! 😅 From balancing family traditions with growing independence to navigating the "Mom Card" moments, it’s an honest, funny, and heartfelt convo every parent can relate to. Whether you're planning a summer trip or just trying to keep everyone relatively happy, grab your coffee (or wine—no judgment!) and join us as we figure it out, one #GoodMom moment at a time.

Lindsay’s got the mic with Sunny as they share funny, heartfelt, and oh-so-relatable stories about family trips, growing teens, and the push-pull of family traditions vs. kids’ new priorities. Sunny opens up about her summer struggle:

👉 Balancing visits to all the fam in Ohio 🏡

👉 Kids’ sports schedules that basically own the summer 🏈⏰

👉 And the dreaded “I don’t wanna go” teen eye rolls 🙄

Together, they explore:

🌟 What it means when kids start building their own identity

🌟 Creative compromises so no one feels left out—or left behind

🌟 How to support kids’ dreams while still honoring family bonds

Whether you’re figuring out summer plans or just surviving the emotional rollercoaster of parenting tweens & teens, this episode will have you nodding, laughing, and maybe even shedding a little “I get it” tear 😅❤️.

👉 Tune in for wisdom, laughs, and a whole lot of love from moms who’ve been there—and are still figuring it out. Just like you.

🎙️ Listen now and let us know: How do YOU handle travel with older kids? Visit http://goodmom.org and leave us a voicemail!