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Back-to-School Overwhelm? The Questions Every Working Mom Should Ask Before the School Year
Episode 29117th August 2026 • Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms • Rebecca Olson
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There’s something about back-to-school season that makes me want to reset everything: routines, schedules, priorities, family systems... all of it. But in this episode, I’m challenging the idea that a smoother fall comes from better organization. Instead, I’m sharing five powerful questions that can completely change how you approach this season. We’re talking calmer mornings, less resistance with your kids, letting go of what doesn’t matter, and making sure you don’t disappear from your own schedule.

In this episode, we unpack:

  • Why September shouldn’t be a “fresh start”
  • The question to ask before getting organized
  • Creating calmer mornings without controlling your kids
  • What you need to intentionally let go of this fall
  • How to keep yourself on the priority list

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