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How to Reset When the Summer Went Nothing Like You Planned
Core Topic: Helping moms of teens navigate emotional burnout, let go of shame, and create a gentle reentry plan for the school year, without overhauling everything.
If you’re limping into the school year already tired, juggling last-minute schedule changes, sports sign-ups, and driving logistics… you’re not alone. And you’re not failing.
In this episode of Root to Ring: A Resilient Parenting Podcast, we’re naming the emotional toll of summers that don’t go “as planned” — and how misplaced shame keeps moms stuck.Instead of pushing harder or starting over, you’ll learn how to reset with intention, protect your energy, and step into the school year with calm leadership.
What You’ll Learn:
• Why August burnout is so common for moms of teens
• How shame shows up in parenting (and how it differs from guilt)
• The real emotional load behind “back-to-school chaos”
• Why you don’t need a full overhaul to feel more in control
• My 3-step gentle reentry plan:
→ Pause + Reflect
→ Choose your anchor
→ Communicate simply
Key Belief Shifts:
• Burnout is a signal to slow down, not push harder.
• You don’t need to fix it all before Monday. You just need a starting point.
• Your teen will remember how you recover more than how you avoid mistakes.
Quotes to Remember:
“Shame is a sign that you care, but it’s not a helpful guide for your next step.”
“Your worth as a mom isn’t determined by how perfectly you manage their schedule.”
“Resetting well matters more than never needing to reset.”
Resources + Links:
• Learn more about coaching: www.rootedinresiliencecollective.com
• Follow on Instagram: @parentingwithabi and @rootedinresiliencecollective
• Free Guide: Boundaries That Stick — available at the link in my bio
Next Steps:If you’re ready for a calmer, more grounded start to the school year, without trying to do it all, let’s talk.DM me on Instagram or visit my website to explore 1:1 coaching support.
If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave a review. That’s how we build stronger families, one rooted mom at a time.
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By Abi BrownCore Topic: Helping moms of teens navigate emotional burnout, let go of shame, and create a gentle reentry plan for the school year, without overhauling everything.
If you’re limping into the school year already tired, juggling last-minute schedule changes, sports sign-ups, and driving logistics… you’re not alone. And you’re not failing.
In this episode of Root to Ring: A Resilient Parenting Podcast, we’re naming the emotional toll of summers that don’t go “as planned” — and how misplaced shame keeps moms stuck.Instead of pushing harder or starting over, you’ll learn how to reset with intention, protect your energy, and step into the school year with calm leadership.
What You’ll Learn:
• Why August burnout is so common for moms of teens
• How shame shows up in parenting (and how it differs from guilt)
• The real emotional load behind “back-to-school chaos”
• Why you don’t need a full overhaul to feel more in control
• My 3-step gentle reentry plan:
→ Pause + Reflect
→ Choose your anchor
→ Communicate simply
Key Belief Shifts:
• Burnout is a signal to slow down, not push harder.
• You don’t need to fix it all before Monday. You just need a starting point.
• Your teen will remember how you recover more than how you avoid mistakes.
Quotes to Remember:
“Shame is a sign that you care, but it’s not a helpful guide for your next step.”
“Your worth as a mom isn’t determined by how perfectly you manage their schedule.”
“Resetting well matters more than never needing to reset.”
Resources + Links:
• Learn more about coaching: www.rootedinresiliencecollective.com
• Follow on Instagram: @parentingwithabi and @rootedinresiliencecollective
• Free Guide: Boundaries That Stick — available at the link in my bio
Next Steps:If you’re ready for a calmer, more grounded start to the school year, without trying to do it all, let’s talk.DM me on Instagram or visit my website to explore 1:1 coaching support.
If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave a review. That’s how we build stronger families, one rooted mom at a time.