{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68da49ee86008eb23037db2a/6a83d888a835875d370fb9ca?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Hidden Chaos of Back-to-School Season Nobody Talks About","description":"<p> Back-to-school season is not just busy - it’s a full-on marathon for Black moms, and most people are only talking about half of it. Jamie Franklin-Lawrence breaks down the invisible overload that hits when school starts, football season ramps up, calendars fill with appointments, and everyone’s emotional bandwidth gets stretched thin.She names the details that get overlooked: new teachers, new classrooms, grade-level transitions, Google Classroom, PowerSchool, back-to-school nights, dentist visits, shots, orientation, holiday planning, and the pressure of holding it all together while still showing up for work and family. But this episode is not about doom and burnout - it’s about getting ahead of the chaos before it takes over.You’ll hear Jamie share:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why back-to-school stress starts long before the first day of class</li><li>How football season can quietly reshape the family rhythm</li><li>Why children’s friendships deserve more attention than we give them</li><li>What to watch for when friendships start affecting mental health and the nervous system</li><li>How to build routines, daily check-ins, and proactive systems that actually help</li></ul>","author_name":"Black Women Healing"}