Has summer screen time completely taken over your house? Between working, managing kids and simply trying to survive the long summer days, it’s easy for a little TV or iPad time to turn into hours—and suddenly, everyone is melting down when it’s time to turn it off.

In this episode, we’re talking honestly about how screen time can affect kids’ moods, behavior, attention spans and sleep, plus practical ways to create boundaries without making yourself crazy. We’re also turning the mirror on ourselves, because our kids are watching how often we reach for our phones too.

As summer winds down, we’ll share realistic tips for cutting back, handling the pushback and easing the entire family into a healthier back-to-school routine—without the guilt or the expectation of perfection.

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Back to school isn’t just a reset for the kids—it’s a reset for the whole family, especially Mom. After a summer of loose schedules, late nights, constant snacks, screen time, and trying to work through the chaos, we are more than ready to get back into a routine.

In this episode, we’re talking about why back-to-school season can feel like a second New Year: a chance to clean out the clutter, restart healthy habits, organize the calendar, and finally feel back on track. Laina even cleaned her storage room —so clearly, something has shifted.

You can love summer and still be ready for it to end. This isn’t about completely reinventing your life by the first day of school. It’s about finding your rhythm again, one small reset at a time.

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When a Level 3 evacuation alert says GO NOW, there’s no time to figure out what to pack, where to go, or how to get everyone out safely.

With wildfires forcing families throughout the Spokane area to evacuate, we’re talking about the terrifying reality of leaving your home—and what every family can do now to be better prepared for an emergency.

Emergency preparedness isn’t about living in fear. It’s about making decisions while you’re calm so you don’t have to make them while you’re scared.

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