Mom’s ABCs for a Great School Year

When a new school year is on the horizon, moms either go into get-it-done mode or pretend-it’s-not-happening mode. Eventually, you have to start preparing. We shop for supplies, check to see if sneakers fit, and make sure that smell in last year’s lunch box has gone away. You probably have a few back-to-school tips in your back pocket to make it an easier transition from lazy summer days to scheduled school year. Moms are good about helping kids in that way.

But what about helping ourselves? In this iMOM Podcast episode, we discuss how we can set ourselves up for a good school year. While this is important for our own physical and mental health, it’s also one of those things that spills over to the rest of our families. When we begin the year in the right mindset, our kids (even the ones who aren’t huge fans of school) will approach each day with a better attitude and less stress. And one of the best back-to-school tips for moms is to remember that a mom’s attitude and stress level can affect the dynamic in the home, so it’s best to start out on the right foot.

We know you’ve got a lot on your mind these days, so we break down a few basic back-to-school tips into language that’s on brand for the time of year: A, B, C. Yep, just three simple ideas that will help you engage in their schooling and parent your kids—from preschool to high school—with intention this year.