Aug. 13, 2025

Stop Back to School Chaos on Ask Mom with Sue Donnellan

Ask Mom Sue Donnellan and Stop the Morning Chaos: Back-to-School Routines That Actually Work!

Stop the Morning Chaos: Back-to-School Routines That Actually Work

Back-to-school mornings shouldn’t feel like a battle zone… but for most parents, they do.
Shoes disappear. Homework is “forgotten.” Emotions are high before you’ve even had coffee. In this episode of Ask Mom, Sue and Randee share what’s really behind morning chaos (hint: it’s not just about “getting the routine right”) and the surprising shifts that make mornings calmer, kids more cooperative, and parents a whole lot less stressed. You’ll hear:

The morning habit that makes everything easier… but most parents skip it.
Why less talking can get your kids moving faster.
How to catch meltdowns before they start — without adding more to your plate.
The one prep step you can do tonight that changes everything tomorrow.

This episode also has Q&A with real-world questions from parent newsletter subscribers…the kind most families can relate to. If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way to start the day,” this episode will show you exactly where to start.

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*Just for listeners, get the free PDF - 20 Conversation Starters for After School (That Aren’t ‘How Was Your Day?’)? Email sue@askmomparenting.com

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Sue Donnellan

As a mother who has balanced raising four kids (including triplets) with a full-time business and a husband who deployed to combat five times, I fully understand the demands on parents to successfully manage a busy family life. The steep learning curve of going from one to four children almost instantly kickstarted my methods for nurturing four unique individuals. My no-nonsense, judgement-free parenting style created an environment of freedom, flexibility and self-initiated learning for our kids. After twenty years in the trenches, parenting four happy, prosperous people, there is much to share that will make the entire process stress-free, effective and fun.

Randee Moore

Randee Moore is a mom of two, a copywriter and marketing strategist who’s obsessed with learning and personal growth. With a background in psychology, she’s passionate about exploring research based ways to parent with purpose and intention. She runs on caffeine, recharges in nature, and never leaves home without a good book.

Stop Back to School Chaos on Ask Mom with Sue Donnellan

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