How to Survive Back to School Without Losing Your Mind

Back to school season hits every August and September like a freight train. New schedules, earlier wake-ups, lunch packing, school supplies... suddenly you"re drowning in chaos before you"ve even figured out what works. Most parents take one of two approaches: either wing it completely or try to map out every detail before school starts. Both are recipes for disaster. There"s a better way that doesn"t involve losing your sanity or creating impossible expectations. In this episode, I"m sharing the two specific strategies I use every single back to school season (and why the order matters). These aren"t complicated systems or overwhelming checklists. They"re simple, strategic approaches that help you create sustainable routines while staying calm during those crucial first two weeks. In This Episode, I"ll Cover:The biggest mistake parents make in those first two weeks of schoolWhy most back to school routines fail before they even startMy secret weapon for staying calm during the morning chaosHow to collect the right data to set yourself up for success all yearSimple tweaks that make the difference between surviving and thriving JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOP  The #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life! Live October 15 & 16, 2025 Business Owners can add Oct 17 Create Your Roadmap for 2026... One that actually includes time for YOU, progress on your goals, AND room for life's curveballs. 100+ Page Annual Planning Digital Workbook, Guest Expert Trainings + Replays Included! Get your ticket now at www.meg ________________________________ 💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________ Thanks for tuning in! Megan 🩷🐝 www.megansumrell.com www.instagram.com/megansumrell www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee www.facebook.com/megansumrell