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The Post-Holiday Blues Are Real: Here's 3 Ways to Beat Them

Send us a Text! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/tex...) The holidays are over. The decorations are packed away, the laundry pile is bigger than ever, and the calendar just got serious again. You're staring down that jarring shift from holiday magic to alarm clocks, packed lunches, and after-school meltdowns. The post-holiday blues are real—and they hit parents just as hard as kids. We're sharing practical strategies to ease back into routine without the whiplash, plus ways to keep a little magic alive in the everyday chaos of January. We totally understand dreading the return to normal life—hit subscribe and learn how to beat post-holiday blues with routines that actually stick (and tiny sparks of joy that make January feel less like a comedown). • Click here for this episode’s blog post with links to sources and even more content. (https://www.ckandgkpodcast.com/post/b...) • Stay connected: Subscribe to our newsletter! (https://www.ckandgkpodcast.com/#home-...) — Who Should Listen This episode is for parents feeling that post-holiday letdown, anyone struggling to get back into routine after winter break, and families who need practical tips for making the transition smoother without losing all the holiday joy, connection, and warmth. — What You Get In This Episode • The school supply reset: what to restock, check, and replace before chaos hits • Why restraint collapse hits harder after breaks—and the decompression rule that actually works • How to build anticipation in everyday life (hint: visible calendar + tiny "yeses") • Quick, cheap ways to keep connection alive without adding to your to-do list • Permission to feel the post-holiday letdown, too (even if you did all the work to create the magic) — Bios Caitlin and Jenny are moms and besties in Austin, Texas. Jenny is a middle school assistant principal and Caitlin is a former middle school teacher turned EdTech marketer. They understand the post-holiday transition from both the parent and educator perspectives—and they're here to help you survive it. — Sources & Mentions • Tips to Help Families Get Back Into the School Routine After Winter Break | Sallie B Howard School (https://salliebhowardschool.com/tips-...) • Printable scavenger hunts for errands: Grocery Store, Target, Costco (links on blog) • Thanks to CK's friend Joey for the hilarious New Year's resolution! • Special shoutout to Karen, CK's mother-in-law, for restoring her cherished baby blanket Note: This is a re-aired episode that's incredibly timely every January. Whether you're heading back to school, work, or just regular life—these tips help ease the transition without losing all the holiday warmth. The best support is a rating and a share. Love, CK & GK Support the show (  / ckandgkpodcast  ) View our website at ckandgkpodcast.com (https://www.ckandgkpodcast.com/) . Find us on social media @ckandgkpodcast on Instagram (  / ckandgkpodcast  ) Facebook (  / ckandgkpodcast  ) TikTok (  / ckandgkpodcast  ) Thanks, y'all!