Transitions are a window of opportunity for new habits.

Summer looks different for every family. Some have spent more time unplugged and outdoors. For others, juggling camps, care schedules, or long stretches of free time has meant more screen time. No matter what your summer looked like, the start of the school year is a great opportunity to reflect and reset routines for the year ahead.

If kids feel like a transition is just a sneaky way for adults to tighten control, they’re likely to disengage. Real change happens through connection and shared rule-making, not just restriction and control.