As a single mom and divorce coach, I know the ache of a quiet house all too well. One moment, life is filled with backpacks by the door, sports schedules, laughter, sibling squabbles, and the never-ending “Mom, where’s my…?” The next moment, when it’s your co-parent’s time, that noise and energy vanishes. The silence can feel deafening.

Back-to-school season is overwhelming enough—but add in divorce and co-parenting, and it can feel downright impossible. In this week’s blog, I’m sharing practical tips and sanity-saving strategies to help you stay grounded, organized, and connected with your kids as you navigate both new routines and new family dynamics.

If you’re a mom navigating life after separation or divorce, there’s a good chance you’re feeling the uncomfortable sting of letting go. Especially when it comes to your kids.

Letting go of the daily control you once had.
Letting go of knowing what they’re doing every minute.
Letting go of how your ex parents them when you're not there.

And let’s be honest—sometimes it feels less like “letting go” and more like being forced to surrender pieces of your motherhood. That hurts. It’s disorienting. And it’s okay to admit that.

But here’s the truth: you’re not powerless.
You’re not failing.
And you’re not alone.

As the school year ends, most moms feel the pressure ramp up: camp registrations, vacation planning, childcare gaps, grocery runs, and the sudden shift in routine that summer demands. If you're also going through a divorce, those pressures are magnified. It’s not just the logistics—it’s the emotional weight of trying to hold it all together for your kids and yourself.