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Hillary Hess- (Mom of 7 with BS degree from BYU in Home & Family Life) helps you deepen your family relationships through recipes, travel tips, and home & family hacks!

I’ve tried to live by this advice while parenting my own children- it’s not always easy!What advice would you add?
08/16/2026

I’ve tried to live by this advice while parenting my own children- it’s not always easy!

What advice would you add?

08/07/2026

I still remember dropping my daughter off for kindergarten when her anxiety was so overwhelming, the principal had to meet us at the door every morning and walk her to class.

Some days she was so scared, she kicked the principal in the shins the whole way.

I’d get back in my car and CRY the whole way home. It was so awful.

If you’re walking through back-to-school anxiety with your child, I want you to know, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Over the next few days, I’m sharing some of the simple things that helped our family.

Today we’re focusing on basics. Sleep, hydration, nutrition, movement, and noticing if sugar or caffeine makes things harder.

If you can start those habits a few days before school begins, instead of waiting it can make that first week a little smoother.

And hey, if this series helps even one mom who’s walking through school anxiety with her child, it’ll be worth sharing.

✏️What’s one thing that’s helped your child with back-to-school anxiety?

Let’s share ideas in the comments so we can help each other.👇

💗Hillary
- your BFF mom of 7
- BA in Home & Family from BYU

You can practice making these recipes with your college bound kiddo, or just print them off and tuck them in their suitc...
07/24/2026

You can practice making these recipes with your college bound kiddo, or just print them off and tuck them in their suitcase. 😉

They are bound to ask you for recipe ideas once they are in charge of dinner every night and can’t afford to eat out every night.

As a mom of 7 (who has 3 college age kids), and a food blogger who has taught many college cooking classes- these are all big hits!!

MORE RECIPE IDEAS…
🥙Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
🥙 Pitas
🥙Stir Fry
🥙Chicken Tortilla Soup

Here’s the link to all these recipes!👇

https://www.helpingofhappiness.com/as-the-homemaker/12budget-friendly-healthy-meals

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