Episode 3

New Year, New Routines - How to Set Your Kid Up for Their Best Year Yet

Published on: 23rd August, 2026

It's back-to-school season, and that "New Year's energy" is in the air. Host Devin Kleffer sits down with middle school principal Carissa Medina to unpack practical, no-checklist-required ways parents can help their learners thrive — from backpack checks and routines to the emotional prep work that really matters. Karissa shares why grounding kids in who they are, not just what they do, is the real key to a confident, successful year.

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The Mane Event
MVC's Weekly Roundup, In Under 30-Minutes
The Mane Event focuses on bridging the gap between home and school, with weekly topics geared toward parents, tweens, and teens at Monte Vista Christian School.