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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 48 MIN

Back to School Routines That Work on Ask Mom with Sue Donnellan

from Ask Mom Parenting Podcast with Sue Donnellan · host Dori DeCarlo

Stop the Morning Chaos: Back-to-School Routines That Actually WorkBack-to-school mornings shouldn’t feel like a battle zone… but for most parents, they do.Shoes disappear. Homework is “forgotten.” Emotions are high before you’ve even had coffee. In this episode of Ask Mom, Sue and Randee share what’s really behind morning chaos (hint: it’s not just about “getting the routine right”) and the surprising shifts that make mornings calmer, kids more cooperative, and parents a whole lot less stressed. You’ll hear:The morning habit that makes everything easier… but most parents skip it.Why less talking can get your kids moving faster.How to catch meltdowns before they start — without adding more to your plate.The one prep step you can do tonight that changes everything tomorrow.This episode also has Q&A with real-world questions from parent newsletter subscribers…the kind most families can relate to. If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way to start the day,” this episode will show you exactly where to start.If you like what you hear, visit AskMomParenting.com  and sign up for the newsletter, joining the free FB group or get 1:1 customized coaching with Sue. Follow on IG, FB Ask Mom Parenting or subscribe on YouTube *Just for listeners, get the free PDF -   20 Conversation Starters for After School (That Aren’t ‘How Was Your Day?’)? Email [email protected]  🔗 Links & Resources:    · Free Facebook Group: Yell-Free Parenting for Exhausted Moms    · Sue’s Book: Secrets to Parenting Without Giving a F^ck    ·  Want 1-on-1 coaching? Book here    ·  Get Sue’s Weekly Newsletter: www.AskMomParenting.comThanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a mom who needs to hear it.

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