What if instead of white-knuckling your way through supply lists and schedule changes, you could actually feel prepared, maybe even excited, for the new school year?

We're taking our proven 10-step holiday planning framework and applying it to back-to-school season. Because just like Christmas, back-to-school isn't a single day, it's a season with its own rhythms, demands, and thousand tiny decisions.

In this episode, we're giving you a roadmap to approach this season with more clarity and way less chaos, even when you can't hit pause on regular life to deal with all of the changes coming your way.

Highlights from the episode:

[00:00:24] - Tradition Spotlight on Backwards Back-to-School Dinner

[00:03:25] - Starting with what matters

[00:08:57] - How to make back-to-school feel special

[00:10:36] - Figuring out logistics

[00:18:43] - Making a game plan to get it all done

[00:22:55] - This week’s Get A Headstart Tip for connecting with your child’s teacher early

[00:24:39] - What’s on our to-do lists this week

[00:26:33] - Our Nice Lists

Resources Mentioned:

• Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook
• Take the Holiday Profile quiz
• Follow on Instagram @theholidayheadstart
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love these too:

• Episode 4: How to Craft Your Holiday Values for a More Meaningful Christmas Season
• Episode 7: Unlock the Power of the 3 Cs: Your Ultimate Guide to Holiday Planning

More About The Holiday Headstart:

Welcome to The Holiday Headstart podcast, where we get intentional about kicking overwhelm to the curb and bringing joy back to your holidays (and every day). We’re Heidi and Emily, two sisters and former elementary school teachers, who’ve taken the simple strategies and practical tips we mastered in the classroom and put them to work in our personal lives.

And we’re here to help you do the same! Join us each week as we share how, with a little planning and a little prep, you can ensure that the days that make life special don’t become the days that make you stressed.