Back to school season hits every August and September like a freight train. New schedules, earlier wake-ups, lunch packing, school supplies... suddenly you're drowning in chaos before you've even figured out what works.

Most parents take one of two approaches: either wing it completely or try to map out every detail before school starts. Both are recipes for disaster. There's a better way that doesn't involve losing your sanity or creating impossible expectations.

In this episode, I'm sharing the two specific strategies I use every single back to school season (and why the order matters). These aren't complicated systems or overwhelming checklists. They're simple, strategic approaches that help you create sustainable routines while staying calm during those crucial first two weeks.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• The biggest mistake parents make in those first two weeks of school
• Why most back to school routines fail before they even start
• My secret weapon for staying calm during the morning chaos
• How to collect the right data to set yourself up for success all year
• Simple tweaks that make the difference between surviving and thriving

JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOP
The #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!

Live October 15 & 16, 2025
Business Owners can add Oct 17
Create Your Roadmap for 2026... One that actually includes time for YOU, progress on your goals, AND room for life's curveballs.

100+ Page Annual Planning Digital Workbook,
Guest Expert Trainings + Replays Included!

Get your ticket now at www.meg

________________________________

💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉

________________________________

📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

________________________________

Thanks for tuning in!
Megan 🩷🐝

www.megansumrell.com
www.instagram.com/megansumrell
www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee
www.facebook.com/megansumrell

Juggling seven different lists for work, home, kids, and everything else? No wonder you can't figure out what to prioritize. When you're bouncing between multiple lists trying to decide what's most important, your brain goes into decision fatigue overdrive and suddenly everything feels urgent and overwhelming.

Here's the truth: the problem isn't that you're bad at prioritizing. The problem is that multiple lists are working against your brain's natural decision-making process. Today I'm sharing the simple shift that will transform how you approach your never-ending to-do lists and finally give you clarity on what actually matters.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why multiple lists create decision fatigue and make everything feel urgent
• The hidden psychology behind why separate lists sabotage productivity
• When you actually need two lists vs. one (there's a specific rule for this)
• How to reframe your relationship with long lists so they don't overwhelm you
• The master backlog system that eliminates prioritization confusion

JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOP
The #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!

Live October 15 & 16, 2025
Business Owners can add Oct 17
Create Your Roadmap for 2026... One that actually includes time for YOU, progress on your goals, AND room for life's curveballs.

100+ Page Annual Planning Digital Workbook,
Guest Expert Trainings + Replays Included!

Get your ticket now at www.meg

________________________________

💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉

________________________________

📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

________________________________

Thanks for tuning in!
Megan 🩷🐝

www.megansumrell.com
www.instagram.com/megansumrell
www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee
www.facebook.com/megansumrell

If you're a parent of a highly sensitive child, you know that planning a simple trip to the park can feel like orchestrating a military operation. What looks like a fun family outing can quickly turn into hours of repeated questions, worst-case scenario planning, and emotional meltdowns before you even leave the house.

In this episode, parenting expert Rachel Bailey joins me to share why traditional planning approaches often backfire with sensitive kids and what actually works instead. Rachel explains how sensitive children's brains are wired to assume threats in unpredictable situations, which is why your child might ask "What if I break my arm?" when you mention going somewhere new for the first time. You'll discover practical strategies for creating the structure and predictability these kids crave without letting trip planning take over your entire life.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why sensitive kids assume the worst when facing unpredictable situations
• How to identify your child's specific triggers from past experiences
• Creating "when/then" plans that help kids manage discomfort in new situations
• The three essential elements every trip needs
• How to handle the 176th repetition of the same question without losing your mind
• Planning transitions both TO and FROM events and travel
• Deciding which experiences are worth the extra effort and which to skip

Connect with Rachel:

www.rachel-bailey.com

www.youtube.com/c/rachelbailey

www.rachel-bailey.com/podcast

www.facebook.com/groups/RachelBailey

instagram.com/rachelbaileyparenting

JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOP
The #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!

Live October 15 & 16, 2025
Business Owners can add Oct 17
Create Your Roadmap for 2026... One that actually includes time for YOU, progress on your goals, AND room for life's curveballs.

100+ Page Annual Planning Digital Workbook,
Guest Expert Trainings + Replays Included!

Get your ticket now at www.meg

________________________________

💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉

________________________________

📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

________________________________

Thanks for tuning in!
Megan 🩷🐝

www.megansumrell.com
www.instagram.com/megansumrell
www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee
www.facebook.com/megansumrell