This time of year is a great time to reset goals, change up your routine, or start something new. In this episode, we’re going to tell you why September is the new January. Alan also shares his word for the year and our new family motto - you don’t want to miss this, it’s not what you think! We are also sharing our Back to School Traditions. If you’re looking for some laughter and lightheartedness today, this is the episode for you!This month’s Sponsor is City Threads. Use Tanner10 for a 10% discount!I’ve been letting my kids pick out their own outfits for quite a few years. What I love about City Threads is that most of their clothing options are color basics so my kids can mix and match their clothes no problem. They also have some adorable patterned leggings for girls that go with so many of their solid colored tops. Having these options in my kids’ drawers helps foster their independence of getting dressed on their own with much less arguing about whether or not their outfit matches. Visit citythreads.com and use Tanner10 for a 10% discount.This week’s Product That Makes Parenting Stink Less is the Butter Bell.Our kids love toast and we needed a way for them to access the butter without it getting runny when they left it out or it being too hard and ruining their toast. The Butter Bell makes your butter perfectly soft and keeps it cool and fresh with its airtight seal. We love it! Here’s our Amazon Affiliate link to the Butter Bell.Here are the links to the websites we referred to throughout the episode.https://gretchenrubin.com/2020/08/why-september-is-the-other-januaryDon't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/parentingirlpodcast We’d love to hear your comments on this episode!And if you liked the episode, leave us a review!  Here's a simple explanation of how to leave a review on itunes: http://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipadTheme music by Dave Depper

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