Every mom feels that emotional shift the moment kids come home from school break. Whether it’s winter break, summer vacation, spring break, or even a long weekend home from college, kids of all ages often return acting different. Moodier. Quieter. Irritable. Overwhelmed. Detached. Or simply… “off.”

This emotional transition isn’t random, it’s a real psychological and nervous-system response. And when moms don’t understand what’s happening, school breaks can become stressful and full of conflict instead of peaceful and connected.

In this grounding and eye-opening episode, Kim Mittelstadt breaks down The Coming Home Shift™ why kids change the minute routine stops and how to help them re-regulate, reconnect, and reset without power struggles, guilt, or frustration.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why your child’s mood and energy shift after school break ✨ The “freedom-to-structure whiplash” no one warns parents about ✨ How comparison, social pressure, academics, and peer dynamics affect BOTH boys and girls ✨ Signs your child is overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally shutdown ✨ What to do when your teen withdraws, snaps, or avoids family time ✨ How to stay calm and emotionally neutral when emotions run high ✨ Simple connection rituals that rebuild trust and communication ✨ Practical ways to create a peaceful, grounded home environment ✨ How to support preteens, teens, and young adults during ANY transition

This episode is perfect for moms navigating:

• teen mood swings

• college kids returning home

• emotional dysregulation

• family tension during school breaks

• sibling conflict

• connection challenges

• parenting stress

• nervous system overload

• independence vs. house rules

If you want to understand your child’s behavior on a deeper level — and learn how to keep your home calm, connected, and emotionally safe — this episode will give you the tools you need.

Access the Coming Home Reset™ Cheat Sheet inside the Power Within Movement™ Vault, your quick, confidence-building guide to helping kids decompress, regulate, and reconnect after any school break. https://powerwithinmovement.com/the-vault/

Moms of preteens, teens, and young adults who want practical parenting tools, emotional regulation strategies, and insights to build a more peaceful, connected home.