Routines bring structure, reduce stress, and increase connection—but how do we actually build routines that last, especially in the chaos of back-to-school season?
In this episode, therapist and first-time guest Mac Zambrano joins host Jared Jones to discuss how to create predictable, flexible, and peace-bringing routines for your family. With years of experience working with kids through ministry and now as a counselor, Mac offers heartfelt, realistic, and grace-filled strategies to help parents reclaim rhythm in their homes—morning, noon, and night.
This is part 3 in our August Back-to-School Series, following previous episodes on:
🗣️ Topics Covered:
💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ Morning: Build calm with checklists, consistent wake-ups, and goodbye rituals
✅ After School: Snack, connect, decompress—then homework
✅ Evening: Prepare for tomorrow, connect emotionally, cut off screens early
✅ Whole Family: Use Sunday prep nights & flexibility with structure
✅ Grace > Perfection: Start small, make one change, and celebrate progress
📚 Resources Mentioned:
💬 Favorite Quote:
“Routines don’t make life perfect, but they do make room for peace.”
✅ Action Step:
Pick one small routine change to implement this week. Whether it’s a morning checklist or a calm evening connection point, that one step can create a ripple effect in your family’s peace and connection.
🎙️ Need support creating structure that works for your family? Reach out to Care to Change to connect with one of our counselors—Mac is now accepting new families!
