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in Episodes on August 27, 2024 by The Mom Hour

Listener Question (Vol. 47): Episode 480



Annalee wants to find a therapist but isn’t sure where to begin. Staci, a busy mom of five, is overwhelmed by the chaos of back-to-school and extracurricular activities and is seeking strategies to stay organized. Brandi wants to make her child’s senior year unforgettable and is looking for tips on navigating the “mom culture” that comes with it. Meanwhile, Lindsay is curious about the small steps we’re taking to ease the back-to-school transition. We’re back this week with MORE listener questions!

HELPFUL LINKS:

  • Joanna Martin’s blog post What Does “Going To Therapy” Really Look Like” offers advice on going into therapy, how to tell it is the right fit, and much more.
  • Sarah recommended the book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
  • Episodes from the archives focused on organizational strategies for busy times:
    • Managing Kids’ Extracurriculars (What We’ve Learned & What’s On Tap This Fall): Episode 330
    • More Than Mom: 8 Calendar Planning Lessons We’ve Learned
    • Hacks For Slaying Busy Seasons: Episode 460
  • Episodes from the archives focused on high school seniors:
    • Supporting Your College-Bound Kid: Episode 455
    • Pomp, Circumstance, And Motherhood: Episode 419
    • College Plans & Family Culture (Hopes, Dreams, Memories & More): Episode 376
  • The Mom Hour Facebook Listening Community’s ideas for easing the transitioning back to school

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:

  • Visit our website
  • Check out deals from our partners
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)
  • Sign up for our newsletter

Filed Under: Episodes Tagged With: big kids, calendar planning, listener questions, teenagers

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