#24 - September Surthrival: 5 Core Routines We're Focused on Right Now

Feeling a bit of September whiplash? You’re not alone. After a 12-hour road trip, unpacking chaos, and starting school in the same week, I found myself feeling the after effects of pushing summer to the last minute. Everywhere you look, people are in transition. It’s a season of change. A season where routines are desperately needed.In this episode, I’ll share five simple routines helping my family shift from summer chaos to school-year structure - not a total overhaul, just small tweaks layered onto systems we already know work.In this episode you’ll learn:* Why routines work best when applied slowly (not in one giant overhaul)* Why it’s important to show up bright-eyed and bushy tailed * How we’re making mornings less frantic with a fridge checklist and a shoe edit* Why “keep meals simple” is the best cooking philosophy for September* How early bedtimes unlock early mornings* Why movement counts, even if it’s not happening in a gymBonus: Here are some things helping us this back-to-school season!📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: @tidydad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe