Episode #425: 3 Tips for Smoother School Mornings with Steph Greunke, RD

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If your school mornings involve missing shoes, forgotten lunches, and getting to drop off with two minutes to spare, this episode is for you.

Steph is sharing the three systems (plus one bonus tip) that turned her family’s school morning routine from chaos into something predictable. She walks through why a consistent sleep and wake schedule matters more than most parents realize, why you need more buffer time than you think, and how staging things the night before removes the morning scramble. Then she shares her whiteboard checklist trick for kids who are old enough to read and follow a routine on their own.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

  • Anchor Mornings with a Consistent Sleep Schedule
  • Give Yourself More Time Than You Think
  • Prep the Night Before
  • The Whiteboard Morning Checklist

Show Notes:

  • Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
  • Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD’s Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women.
  • Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms

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