Back-to-school season has arrived, and for many moms this time of year means planning and preparing for eventful mornings, afterschool activities and busy evenings. For those already stressing, parenting expert Stacy DeBroff can help by offering tips for avoiding the school year scramble and surviving the three most hectic times of day.

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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