This back-to-school episode is all about easing the transition from summer back into school routines. We cover why structure matters, how to reset sleep and screen time habits, and ways to help kids feel supported without creating added stress. From scripts you can use around bedtime and screen limits to ideas for family traditions and managing after-school activities, we share practical tips to make the season smoother. We also touch on the Labubu trend, managing back-to-school anxiety, and wrap up with our Millennial Must-Have of the week: the gua sha tool.

Episode Notes:

1:00 – Getting back into routines and why they are so important

2:00 – How to reset after a summer of overindulgence

4:13 – Why you don’t want to say “you have to go to sleep because of school”

5:20 – Teaching kids about healthy bedtime habits without being overly rigid

6:30 – Bedtime struggles Natasha faces and how she handles them

8:27 – Resetting screen-time limits after the summer

10:00 – Scripts for limiting screen time

12:00 – Establishing family traditions for the school year

15:00 – The Labubu trend and collections for ages 9–11

19:00 – After-school activities and the risks of overscheduling kids

23:00 – Anxiety around going back to school

27:00 – Millennial Must-Have of the Week: the gua sha tool

Links:

What Not to say at school drop off: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOM-KI0CbNt/?igsh=ZXY2N3M0azc0eGRr

Gua Sha tool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4X5L5JJ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_4AJQ5HNN49B0FW5YNST1