A strong village—a network of parents, teachers, and communities—provides what screens can’t: human connection, empathy, and guidance. It reminds kids they’re not alone in navigating the noise of the world.

Routines aren’t about being strict or robotic. They’re about being intentional. It don’t just make life easier — they help kids feel anchored, confident, and capable. When routines are created with kids (not for them), they feel empowered and engaged.

Lunchboxes everywhere. Crumpled homework at the bottom of a backpack. Forgotten water bottles. It’s easy to slip into the “I’ll just do it myself” mode. After all, it’s faster, neater, and less stressful… in the short term.

It’s a time of big transitions. And during transitions, children often seek one thing more than anything else: A sense of belonging and significance.