Hold the sunscreen. Back to school season is upon us. So before you carry on with your summertime fun in the backyard sprinkler with the kids, we need to have a quick reality check. i know it feels like summer still has a long way to go, but the reality is: our kids need to be school-ready in 2-4 weeks.

Allow me to translate: If you try to fool yourself into believing that it’s just adding a few more items to next week’s Target list, you’re mistaken. The back-to-school season has the potential to wreak havoc on your sense of control, ability to stay calm + precious last weeks of summer with the kids.

In this week’s episode, I’m going to help you go into August with the mindset you need to be honest about the tricky weeks that lie ahead of you + what to do about it so it feels more manageable.

In This Episode:

• You’ll learn how to manage your time and energy so that you can stay collected + productive during back-to-school season.

• You’ll get some tips for staying organized so that you can find everything you need when you need it.

• You’ll get a free checklist to help you make sure you’re not missing anything important.

Highlights From This Episode:

• The Truth About Back-To-School Season (00:02:19) It may feel as though many summer days still lie ahead of you, but the school year is right around the corner—let’s break down what you’re up against.

• 5 Sources of Your B2S Stress (00:04:19) Whether this is your first time sending your child to school or you’ve been through this a few times, odds are you’ll be feeling the overwhelm that comes with this time of year. I’ll break down 5 contributing factors to be aware of to help you anticipate them + take them head on with confidence.

• Removing The Overwhelm (00:10:22) We’ll wrap up the episode with some simple steps to help you simplify the month ahead of you so that you are less overwhelmed + better equipped to take it all in stride.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

• 5 Back-to-School Tasks You’re Probably Overlooking
• The Ultimate Back-To-School Bundle

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