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342. Back to School Reset: The 5-Step Formula for Weekly Family Meetings - Creating Peace & Unity in Your Home During This Back to School Season. (Ep. 3 of 7) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management

If you are loving these intentional systems and want the full playbook for a calm, joyful, and organized school year — then friend, you do not want to miss the High Five Motherhood Back-to-School Summit!

We’ll be diving deeper into every single system in this series, with printable tools, action plans, and real-life coaching to help you actually make it happen in your home. Doors to the Summit will open soon— so head to highfivemotherhood.com/courses and save your seat!

Episode 2:

Drop Zone Secrets: Make School Mornings Effortless

Is your after-school routine more like a daily disaster drill? Today, we’re fixing that with a system that will turn your entryway from chaos central into a calm, organized “Drop Zone” that works like magic for busy moms and kids alike.

Inside this episode:

• The #1 reason after-school hours feel so overwhelming (and how to fix it)

• Step-by-step instructions to create your own backpack & paperwork command center

• How to teach kids to use the system — and actually love it

• The small weekly habit that keeps the whole thing running without constant nagging

By the end, you’ll have everything you need to create a smooth landing space that keeps your family organized all school year long.

💡 Links & Resources:

• Join the High Five Motherhood Back-to-School Summit → highfivemotherhood.com/courses

• Follow along on Instagram @kim_high_five_motherhood

340. Back-to-School Reset: Wake Up & Thrive with the Morning Flow Formula for Calm, Happy Moms & Kids. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Organization, Organized, Home, Family, Kids, Tips, Home Organization, Planning, Planner, Productivity, Parenting, Calendars, Calendar, Intentional Living, Back to School Organization, Back to School Tips, Back to School Routines, Shared Systems, Weekly Previews, Organization Tips for Busy Moms.

The Morning Flow Formula: Calm, Confident Starts for Busy Moms & Happy Kids

Episode Number: 1 of 7 in the Back-to-School Success Series

If school mornings feel like a hurricane, then this episode will change everything. Learn the Morning Flow Formula—a four-step, Mom-tested system to turn chaotic mornings into calm, confident starts. Backed by research and designed for busy families, this formula helps you reduce stress, create connection, and set your whole family up for success—starting tomorrow.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the tone of your morning determines your day

• Two mindset shifts to transform your mornings

• The 4-step Morning Flow Formula (and how to implement it in four phases)

• How to avoid decision fatigue and morning meltdowns

Resources Mentioned:

• High Five Motherhood Back-to-School Summit → Check it out here!

[www.highfivemotherhood.com/courses]

• Instagram → [@kim_high_five_motherhood]

• HFM Productivity Planners → [www.highfivemotherhood.com/shop]

339. Back to School Reset: Routines, Systems and Sanity for Moms Who Want to Thrive This Fall. | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Organization, Organized, Home, Family, Kids, Tips, Home Organization, Planning, Planner, Productivity, Parenting, Intentional Living.

Are you feeling the pressure of the back-to-school season creeping in? Does it feel like you’re drowning in to-dos, schedules, cluttered counters, and chaotic mornings before the school year even starts?

Take a deep breath, Mama—you are not alone. And better yet—you’re in the right place.

In this empowering episode of the High Five Motherhood Podcast, we’re giving you the ultimate Back-to-School Reset with 5 high-impact shifts that will simplify your life, restore calm in your home, and help your family actually thrive this fall—not just survive it.

We’ll cover the exact mindset, routines, systems, and rhythms that real moms need to transition smoothly from summer fun to fall on the run—without the chaos and burnout.

Whether you’re juggling multiple kids, navigating new schedules, or just craving more peace and purpose in your days, this episode will leave you feeling equipped, motivated, and ready to reset your home and heart for the school year ahead.

🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To:

• Reset your daily family rhythms & routines so mornings and evenings run smoothly

• Create simple systems that help your home function (not just survive)

• Streamline meals, lunch prep, and snacks with zero stress

• Reintroduce routines and age-appropriate responsibilities for your kids

• Prioritize intentional connection and fun through meaningful back-to-school traditions

You’ll walk away with practical strategies you can implement TODAY, plus an invitation to join something that will completely change the way you do back-to-school.

🎉 Ready to take this even deeper?

Join us inside the High Five Motherhood Back to School Summit—your all-in-one guide to organizing your home, routines, and rhythms so you can finally stop surviving and start thriving this school year!

Inside the Summit, You’ll Gain:

✅ Done-for-you back to school routines 

✅ Home organization strategies that actually work

✅ Meal plans, lunch hacks & snack stations

✅ Chore systems that promote responsibility & teamwork

✅ Screen-free back-to-school traditions & family connection ideas

✅ Planning tools to keep your calendar aligned with your priorities

💻 Check out the B2S Summit at: www.highfivemotherhood.com/courses

📲 Or click the link in bio on Instagram @kim_high_five_motherhood

💛 This episode is for the Mama who:

• Wants to feel confident and in control, not frantic and flustered

• Is ready to reset her family rhythms and run her home with more intention

• Desires a peaceful, purposeful start to the school year

• Craves a community of moms who are done with burnout and committed to thriving together

📢 Let’s spread the love!

1. 💌 Share this episode with a fellow mom who’s prepping for back-to-school and wants to feel more peace, more purpose, and more joy this season.

2. 📝 Screenshot what you learned, tag us @highfivemotherhood on Instagram, and let us know your favorite takeaway!

Together, we can turn back-to-school chaos into back-to-school confidence & clarity. 🎒✨

Keep on Thriving Mama!

XO, Kim

338. Summer Podcast Mini-Series: How to Work With Kids at Home: 3 Summer Work Blocks That Align With Your Real Life & Core Values (Episode 3) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Planning, Plan, Organize, Family, Parenting

Episode 2: Summer Podcast Mini-Series: Peaceful Workdays With Kids Home: 3 Summer Time Blocks That Save Your Sanity

Trying to get work done with kids home 24/7 this summer?

You’re not alone. The constant interruptions, noise, and unpredictability can make even the simplest task feel impossible.

But here’s the truth: You don’t need to hustle harder—you need smarter rhythms that honor both your work goals and your family life.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple, powerful summer work blocks that actually work with your real life, not against it. You'll also learn how to use habit stacking (a game-changer from Atomic Habits by James Clear) to make these time blocks stick—so you can finally focus, get things done, and be present with your family.

In this episode you'll learn:

✅ The 3 best time blocks for summer work when kids are home ✅ How to align your work with your energy, season, and values ✅ Simple ways to stack work habits onto existing routines

✅ Why you don’t need more time—you need more intention

✅ How to protect your peace, purpose, and presence while working from home

• [2:40] Why working all day doesn’t work—and what to do instead
  

• [5:15] Morning Power Hour – How to do your best work before breakfast
  

• [10:05] Midday Reset – How to get a second wind during nap or quiet time
  

• [15:12] Nightly Wrap-Up – How to tie up loose ends without sacrificing sleep
  

• [19:30] Habit stacking tips to anchor your work blocks with ease
  

• [23:44] What truly matters—and how to let go of the rest
  

• [26:05] Your next step to simplify your schedule & thrive this summer
  

“You were never meant to sacrifice your sleep, your health, or your family time in order to succeed.”

– Kim, High Five Motherhood

“A calm environment creates space for deep work. You don’t need hours. You need intention.” – HFM, Episode 313

• 🧭 HFM Productivity Planner – Plan your ideal summer schedule using intentional time blocks
  

• 🧘‍♀️ Atomic Habits by James Clear – Learn how to make new habits stick using habit stacking
  

• 🌞 Thrive Tribe Summer Summit – Your all-in-one system for a peaceful, productive, joy-filled summer
  

Ready to stop surviving and start thriving this summer?

>>>Join the Thrive Tribe Summer Summit and get my exact Summer Systems & Routines that I have created & perfected over the years that have helped my family thrive & I know they will help yours too! Stop Summer survival mode and start thriving Mama!

📥 Grab your HFM Productivity Planner to start thriving here 👉 The Planner

Let’s align your work life with what matters most—and thrive from the inside out.

🎧 Listen + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | & more! Follow @kim_high_five_motherhood on Instagram 📩

Let’s Connect!🙌 High Five, Mama. You’ve got this.

XO, Kim💛

337. Summer Podcast Mini-Series: The Snack Bar is Closed: How to End the All-Day Eating Without Power Struggles (Ep. 2) | Overwhelmed, Organized, Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Parenting, Meal Prep, Family, Organization, Planning, Plan, Time, Home, Home Organization, Habits, Rhythms

Simplify Summer Mini-Series:

3 Mini-Mom Wins to Save Your Sanity (Episode 2)

The Snack Bar is Closed: How to End the All-Day Eating Without Power Struggles | Episode 2 Show Notes:

You’re standing in the kitchen... again. There’s a toddler pulling at your leg, a preteen asking what’s for snack #4, and you haven’t even cleaned up from breakfast. If you feel like you’re running a 24/7 snack bar and totally burnt out on food prep, this episode was made for YOU.

In Episode 2 of our Simplify Summer mini-series, we’re diving into one of the biggest sanity-stealers of summer: endless snack time.

You’ll learn:

• How to stop the snack stampede with simple, no-stress systems

• The power of snack bins, eating windows, and a "kitchen closed" mindset

• How to get your kids onboard without a fight (yes, really!)

• The exact routine that helps me feed six kids all summer without losing my mind 😅

This episode will leave you feeling:✨ More in control✨ Less overwhelmed✨ Ready to create calm in the kitchen (and your life!)

If you’re craving more support, practical tools, and real-life encouragement from a mama who's in the trenches with you… then you’ve got to check out the Thrive Tribe Summer Summit!

🎉 I’m sharing my exact systems, snack routines, and weekly rhythms that help me raise six kiddos, run a business, and still love summer as a mom.

💛Keep Thriving Mama!

XO, Kim

➡️ Snag your spot now at www.highfivemotherhood.com/courses and finally thrive this summer—not just survive it.

🎧 Press play now and take your first step toward snack time freedom!

336. Summer Podcast Mini-Series: Simplify Summer: 3 Mini-Mom Wins to Save Your Sanity (Episode 1) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Planners, Planning, Plan, Self Care, Organize, Family, Parenting

Episode 1: When Summer Break Wrecks Your Routine: How to Reset Your Rhythm in 15 Minutes

Hey There Friend!

Welcome to High Five Motherhood! Today kicks off our summer mini-sode series: Simplify Summer—6 Mini-Mom Wins to Save Your Sanity. Let’s be real—June hits hard. The school year ends and everything changes overnight. If your routine just flew out the window and you’re already overwhelmed with the nonstop chaos of kids home 24/7, this episode is for you. 

Let’s talk about how to reset your rhythm in just 15 minutes so you can reclaim a sense of flow and peace—without trying to recreate the school year or over-scheduling yourself. You don’t need a rigid plan. You need anchors. Let’s create a rhythm that actually works this summer.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why Summer throws off every mom’s routine (and it’s not your fault!)

• How to use the "Core 4 Anchors" to create a simple, flexible summer rhythm

• One easy 15-minute step to get out of survival mode today

Links & Resources:

• Check out the Podcast, Planners, the Shop & more!

Find Everything in one place! >>> ⁠HIGH FIVE MOTHERHOOD⁠

Keep on Thriving Mama!

XO, Kim

335. Maycember Madness Turned to June Gloom? Time to Flip The Script & Have Fun! | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Planners, Planning, Plan, Self Care, Organize, Family, Parenting

From Maycember Madness to Summer Bliss: How to Handle the Chaos & Create a Game Plan That Works!

Hey Mama,

Is it just me or did Maycember madness roll right into June gloom? Your kids are bouncing off the walls, the house is upside down, everyone's snacking 24/7, and you're wondering… what in the world is going on?!

If you feel like your home has turned into a zoo and your patience is hanging by a thread, you’re not alone. This post-school, pre-summer transition is wild — and it hits Moms especially hard.

But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to stay this way. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about what’s really going on during this chaotic shift, why your kids feel wild, why you feel drained, and how to shift your mindset, energy, and routines into Summertime bliss — without burning out in the process.

Let’s create a simple, flexible summer game plan that gives you peace of mind, fun with your family, and a whole lot more joy.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• 🎢 Why this post-school transition feels so chaotic (and totally normal!)

• 🧠 How to respond when your kids test boundaries, resist routines, or spiral into boredom

• 🤝 The power of meeting your kids where they’re at — physically, emotionally, and developmentally

• 🧯 How to stay calm and grounded when your patience is tested and the messes are endless

• 🎉 Why your kids are craving fun — and how a spontaneous summer kickoff adventure can reset everyone’s mood

• 📅 How to create a flexible, sanity-saving game plan to reduce overwhelm and boost family connection this summer

• 🛟 The #1 thing that will help you actually enjoy summer with your kids (instead of just surviving it)

🌟 Ready to ditch the overwhelm and actually enjoy summer again? 🌟

Join me and a powerful community of Moms inside the Thrive Tribe Summer Summit — an online, virtual event designed to help you create a Summer that’s peaceful, playful, and purpose-filled.

You’ll get practical tools to:

✔️ Reset your home and routines
✔️ Get your kids on board (without nagging)
✔️ Create rhythms for fun, meals, chores, and more
✔️ Make memories without the mom guilt or burnout

🎉 Let’s turn chaos into calm and make this the Summer your family actually thrives!

👉 Register now at [THRIVE TRIBE SUMMER SUMMIT]

and let’s get your Summer game plan in motion!

“Download your FREE Summer Game Plan Workbook when you register for the summit — packed with templates for meal plans, screen time rules, bucket lists, daily rhythm charts, and more!”

Keep on Thriving Mama!

XO, Kim

Connect With Me!

Check out the Podcast, Planners, the Shop & more!

Find Everything in one place! >>> HIGH FIVE MOTHERHOOD

334. Mom, Unplugged: Life-Changing Vacation Lessons Learned in Maui That Will Transform the Way You Plan, Travel & Live. (Part 3 of 3) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Planners, Planning, Plan, Travel, Vacation, Self Care, Trip, Planning Ahead, Organize, Organized, Home Management, Family, Parenting, Marriage

Are you a busy mom who’s always planning, prepping, and juggling everything—especially when it comes to vacations? What if not planning taught you more than planning ever could?

In this powerful 3-part mini series, I’m sharing the unexpected, life-changing lessons I learned in Maui when we chose to take a completely unplanned vacation—yes, you heard that right!

As a Mom of six and a planner by nature, I stepped way outside my comfort zone to see what would happen if we just let go and leaned into the moment. The result? A transformative experience that reshaped how I view planning, rest, and living in the now.

🌴 In Part 1, you'll hear about the power of pausing and what it taught me about mental load, presence, and joy. 🌺 In Part 2, we dive into how letting go revealed hidden stress patterns and helped me reconnect with my purpose, my husband, and my identity beyond motherhood. 🌊 In Part 3, you’ll learn how to blend intentional planning with soulful spontaneity, so you can return home from any trip—or day—with more peace and less pressure.

If you're feeling stretched thin, burned out, or like vacations are more exhausting than energizing, this series is for you. Whether you're about to travel, just got back, or simply dream of a future trip—you’ll leave with clarity, hope, and a renewed perspective on what truly matters.

✨ You’ll walk away feeling:

• Inspired to slow down and be present

• Empowered to plan better, not just more

• Refreshed and refocused—whether you’re in vacation mode or everyday mom life

🎯 Tune in now to reclaim the joy of the journey—both on vacation and in everyday motherhood.

333. Mom, Unplugged: Life-Changing Vacation Lessons Learned in Maui That Will Transform the Way You Plan, Travel & Live. (Part 2 of 3) | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Planners, Planning, Plan, Travel, Vacation, Self Care, Trip, Planning Ahead, Organize, Organized, Home Management, Family, Parenting, Marriage

Are you a busy mom who’s always planning, prepping, and juggling everything—especially when it comes to vacations? What if not planning taught you more than planning ever could?

In this powerful 3-part mini series, I’m sharing the unexpected, life-changing lessons I learned in Maui when we chose to take a completely unplanned vacation—yes, you heard that right!

As a Mom of six and a planner by nature, I stepped way outside my comfort zone to see what would happen if we just let go and leaned into the moment. The result? A transformative experience that reshaped how I view planning, rest, and living in the now.

🌴 In Part 1, you'll hear about the power of pausing and what it taught me about mental load, presence, and joy. 🌺 In Part 2, we dive into how letting go revealed hidden stress patterns and helped me reconnect with my purpose, my husband, and my identity beyond motherhood. 🌊 In Part 3, you’ll learn how to blend intentional planning with soulful spontaneity, so you can return home from any trip—or day—with more peace and less pressure.

If you're feeling stretched thin, burned out, or like vacations are more exhausting than energizing, this series is for you. Whether you're about to travel, just got back, or simply dream of a future trip—you’ll leave with clarity, hope, and a renewed perspective on what truly matters.

✨ You’ll walk away feeling:

• Inspired to slow down and be present

• Empowered to plan better, not just more

• Refreshed and refocused—whether you’re in vacation mode or everyday mom life

🎯 Tune in now to reclaim the joy of the journey—both on vacation and in everyday motherhood.