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in Episodes on August 15, 2023 by The Mom Hour

MORE Back-To-School Listener Questions: Episode 426



Lizzie will have all three kids in full-time school for the first time and wonders how her identity as a stay-at-home mom will shift. Shelby, mom of three, is sending her oldest to kindergarten and struggles with the idea that the bell schedule and school calendar may dominate her family’s life. Helena’s 8-year-old has sensory issues and they battle over brushing hair and getting dressed; with the school year approaching, Helena looks for a happy medium between allowing her kid autonomy over how she looks and requiring a baseline of “clean and groomed.” Finally, Hannah asks Meagan and Sarah how to motivate kids to get out the door on time each day. Join us for more back-to-school listener questions!

LINKS MENTIONED:

  • Last week’s Back-To-School Listener Questions & Our Advice episode
  • MORE listener questions from the archives
  • Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Back To School: Episode 377
  • Here are a few episodes/blogs on Morning Routines:
    • Inside The Morning Hustle: Voices 64 With Lisa Payne & Ashley Schafluetzel
    • House Rules For Easier Mornings: Episode 328
    • Morning Routines & Morning Makeovers: Episode 222
    • Making Mornings Easier: Episode 67
    • Is Your Preschooler Ready For The First Day? At-Home Routines To Practice Before School Starts
  • Meagan’s hosting a retreat this October. If you use the code MOMHOUR you can get 15% off now through August 30.

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