Back to life, Back to reality. It's Back to School time.

Words of wisdom from child development specialist Portia Moore-Thomas:

Waiting until the week before class = chaos, stress, and meltdowns.

Starting now = an easy, gradual transition for the whole family.

Watch our full conversation including bedtime transitions, morning routines, kindergarten prep, anxiety-easing conversations, and the supply checklist nobody tells you about.

https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/womens-wednesday/womens-wednesday-back-to-school-preparations/

“If you think about any relationship you’ve had for 20 or 30 years, if you all of a sudden decide to change it up… there’s going to be a transition period,” said Lisa Kays, a licensed clinical social worker.

The sober curious trend is about reconsidering your relationship with alcohol.

On this week’s Women’s Wednesday, Kays talks about how to get started. And the importance of be gentle with yourself through the process.

Full convo on DC News Now: https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/womens-wednesday/womens-wednesday-sober-curious/