Back to School Survival: Simple Routines That Actually Work

In this episode Emily Learing, a licensed marriage and family therapist and mom, shares practical, easy-to-follow strategies to prepare your family for the school year—focusing on sleep and eating routines, morning logistics, practice runs (walking/bus), open-house tips, and handling separation anxiety. She emphasizes easing transitions, setting realistic expectations for the first week, and giving kids grace as they adjust, with concrete actions you can start in the final days of summer.