First Week Wins!

Sometimes the best advice doesn’t come from theory — it comes from families who’ve been through it. One JAM family came to us last fall, overwhelmed. Their child was anxious, mornings were chaotic, and the first week of school usually ended in exhaustion and meltdowns.
We worked with them on a simple plan:

Visual routines for morning and evening
Sunday prep time to lay out clothes and pack lunches
A clear drop-off script to reduce separation anxiety
Short daily check-ins with one predictable question: “What’s something that worked today?”

The result? The child felt more confident, mornings felt calmer, and the family felt like they were working with each other — not against.

This kind of change doesn’t require a major overhaul. Just small steps, repeated with intention, make a big difference. If your first weeks of school usually feel overwhelming, we’ll help you make a plan that works for your child and your family. JAM offers individualized support that helps routines stick — and keeps mornings peaceful.

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