Creative Child September 2022 | Page 26

IN SEASON

Boundaries & Balance :

Taking Control of the School Year so it Doesn ’ t Control You

BY : rebecca eanes
School is back in session and that means the daily grind is starting up again . Carpools , homework , projects , practices , rehearsals , chores , work – I get tired just thinking about it ! I ’ ve learned that if I don ’ t quickly take the reins and set routines and boundaries , I ’ ll be overwhelmed by September and playing catchup for the rest of the school year . Here are my strategies for balancing a busy schedule while finding joy and creating connection along the way .
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