Potty Training, Back-to-School Chaos & Mom Meltdowns
Potty Training, Back-to-School Chaos & Mom Meltdowns  
Podcast: It's Mom O'Clock
Published On: Fri Sep 11 2026
Description: Is it Mom O’Clock yet? YES IT IS. With back-to-school season here, we’re talking about the excitement, stress, and emotional roller coaster that comes with sending your kids back to school. We share our honest thoughts on first days, growing kids, school supply lists, and trying to get the whole family back onto a normal bedtime routine. We also confess the back-to-school goals we swear we’re going to stick to this year, including planning outfits ahead of time and actually volunteering. From motherhood fails to the moments that make us emotional, we’re getting real about watching our kids grow up and wondering where the time went. Whether you’re a mom navigating potty training, school drop-offs, bedtime battles, or the back-to-school scramble, there’s plenty here to laugh about and relate to. If we haven't typed enough, now tune in so you can hear us yourself for more loud, yappy, and relatable motherhood conversations. Chapters (00:00:01) - Cold open and welcome(00:00:25) - Tribute to Dolly Parton(00:02:17) - Intro to back to school episode(00:02:52) - Recognized on the boardwalk story(00:03:47) - Potty training disaster at the rest stop(00:06:33) - More potty training chaos and mixed feelings(00:08:18) - Wrapping up potty training talk(00:08:49) - Back to school feels intro and rap parody(00:10:43) - Kids' school details and grades(00:11:55) - First grade WhatsApp mom groups(00:12:46) - Multiple kids starting different schools(00:13:45) - School supply list craziness(00:14:27) - Principal tour and easing first day anxiety(00:16:08) - School schedules and class sizes(00:17:09) - Excited then nervous about milestones(00:18:07) - First day prep, lunches and drop off rules(00:19:54) - First day of school party planning(00:21:29) - Worrying about school calls and routines(00:23:21) - Getting back to a schedule(00:24:27) - Donut debate at the park(00:25:06) - Things we swear we'll do this school year(00:28:28) - Notes in lunchboxes and growing up backpacks(00:29:29) - Baseball team and the witch in the shed story(00:31:04) - Back to school shopping mishaps(00:33:15) - Book socks and classroom supply nostalgia(00:33:46) - Excited and nervous reflections, closing