The Back-to-School Reset

Back to school time. No information is given to the parent. The earlier wake times, the forms, the pickups, and the hundred more decisions per day are also yours. And your tank is getting low right when you need it most. When your child comes through the door and breaks down over nothing, it is not a discipline issue. Throughout the day, they have maintained restraint. With you, however, they know they will always be loved the way they are. So the restraint breaks down. In this episode, I share what a school day costs to a child. I also share why the first six weeks are the most difficult and why parenting on purpose is the actual strategy for making it through them well. Feeling called to bring this work to other parents? Our Coaching Certification Program trains you to do exactly that. DM me CERTIFICATION on Instagram for details. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Back to school time. We brace the kids for a new teacher, a new schedule, and earlier wake times. We purchase the backpack and walk them through it, and tell them they can do it. But no one gives the parent any information about what is ahead. The earlier wake times are also yours. The forms, the pickups, and getting six things in before Friday. You have a hundred more decisions per day now compared to in July, and your own tank is getting low.


When your child walks through the door and breaks down over nothing, it is not a discipline issue. Your child has maintained restraint throughout the day. But with you, they know that they will always be loved exactly the way they are. So when they get home, the restraint breaks down. In this episode, I share what a school day costs to a child. I also share why the first six weeks are the most difficult, and a go-to strategy for a difficult season - under parenting on purpose.


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