Back-to-School: Moms Go Wild

TOPIC: Back-to-School: Moms Go Wild

Over the next couple of weeks millions of children head back into the classroom for in-person learning this fall—much to the excited relief of moms everywhere. This video expresses perfectly what many moms will be feeling: a bit of freedom.

Social media hashtags for #FirstDayofSchool and #BackToSchool are already garnering millions of pictures and comments, do not let the joy of independence—both yours and your children be ruined by anxiety over the “delta variant.”

“It’s time to embrace a bit of normalcy for our kids and be excited about in-person learning and their first day of school. After all we have been through going back to school should be celebrated.” Mandy Arioto, CEO/President of Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS).

Mom’s have shouldered a lot of the burden of in-home learning through the pandemic up’s and down’s. Last summer economists may have hinted at a “SHE-session” when more than 13 million women stopped working to manage their children and families. Albeit we led what amounted to a herculean effort of the largest homeschooling initiative undertaken. Hey, does that qualify for a Guinness Book of World Records achievement? If not, it sure feels like we reached a pinnacle.

It’s time to recharge your batteries Mom—and MOPs has some tips for you.

Q & A Discussion:

What recommendations do you have for making back-to-school a fun family-bonding moment with children?
Any tips on re-using school supplies as these items have gotten more expensive this year than last time kids were in the classroom?
Are moms anticipating mom guilt as they send their kids back to school – or do you think it’s going to be party time for millions of moms?
Do you have any advice for anxious moms worrying about keeping their kid safe from Covid?
Why is in-classroom learning so important for children and moms?
MOPS annual event MomCON 2021 is happening Sept. 9-11, please share with us what is happening there for Moms.

GUEST: Mandy Arioto, President and CEO of MOPS International and is widely known for her unique takes on parenting, relationships, spiritual and cultural issues.

MOPS International: MOPS influences millions of moms through thousands of groups internationally. Mandy serves as the voice of one of the most influential parenting organizations in the U.S. and around the world. Visit the website to learn more.