After a long break, it’s easy to focus on what feels off. Routines might feel rusty. Emotions might run high. Things might not click immediately the way you hoped. But this is also one of the best times to notice what's actually working after winter break. Since August, a lot has been built in your home. Expectations have been taught. Boundaries have been tested and reinforced. You’ve adjusted, reset, and tried again more times than you probably realize. When kids return from