Navigating BIG Back-to-School Emotions

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Transitions like back to school season bring up all kinds of emotions—for you and your kids.

In this episode, I review all kinds of transitions moms can face and normalize how stressful and emotional transitions can be, even when they’re “good” change. Using going back to school as an example, I review the many conflicting feelings you might experience and how important it is to acknowledge and process them.    

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Why the back to school season can feel so stressful
• Four kinds of reactions moms might have this time of year
• 30+ different kinds of transitions you might encounter throughout parenting
• 11+ different emotions that naturally occur whenever things change
• Why it’s so crucial to learn the skill of emotional regulation to help yourself (and your kids!) navigate challenging times

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HOMEWORK:

Your homework for this episode is to identify what transitions you are presently going through or have coming up soon, and then reflect on the many emotions you might have about them. DM me on Instagram @solutionsforsimplicity or email me to let me know what comes up for you.  

COMING UP NEXT:

 Join me back next episode to continue unpacking the many hidden sources of stress stealing your time and joy.

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