Back to School Reset for Mums

Hey Kiya Collective,

The school shoes are lined up, lunchboxes are packed, and the house is… quiet (for at least five minutes). Back-to-school season brings a familiar mix of emotions: relief, a little chaos, and maybe even a twinge of guilt for craving some time to just be.

If you’re a mum who’s been in full-on summer survival mode, this time of year can feel like a turning point, not just for your kids, but for you too.

So let’s take a breath together and talk about what it means to reset, reconnect, and carve out space for you this September.

 

🍃 1. Reclaim Your Morning (Even If It’s Just 10 Minutes)

The school run might be chaotic, but your mornings don’t have to be all stress. Now’s the perfect time to create a simple, nourishing rhythm, one that centres you before you pour into everyone else.

Try this gentle flow:

• 2 mins: Drink warm lemon water or tea (before the coffee!)
• 3 mins: Quick journaling or prayer
• 5 mins: Skincare ritual using our Tea Tree & Niacinamide Toner + Facial Serum

A little intention goes a long way.

 

🧴 2. Simplify Your Skincare

Forget complicated 10-step routines, you just need consistency.

For dry, tired skin that’s been through the summer heat, try this reset:

• Cleanse: A gentle wash with African Black Soap
• Tone: Hydrate and prep with Tea Tree & Niacinamide Toner
• Moisturise: Follow with Rejuvenating Facial Serum and finish with Whipped Shea Butter for glow + softness

 

✨ Tip: Keep your products visible on the bathroom counter to make your ritual a non-negotiable part of your day.

 

🧘🏾♀️ 3. Create a Midweek “Pause”

Whether it’s a solo walk, 20 minutes of silence after drop-off, or just locking the bathroom door and running a warm bath, give yourself one pocket of peace midweek.

Pair it with:

• Your favourite playlist or podcast
• A body scrub session using our Shea Body Scrub
• A generous layer of Sweet Nourishing Oil

 

Because rest isn’t a luxury, it’s your right.

📚 4. Let the Structure Serve You (Not the Other Way Around)

With new schedules and after-school clubs, it’s easy to fall into autopilot. But what if this structure became a container for your self-care instead of a trap?

Use school hours to check in with yourself. Ask:

“What do I need today, even if it’s just five minutes?”

Even the smallest acts of care make a big difference when they’re consistent.

 

💛 Final Thoughts

Back-to-school isn’t just about routines and stationery, it’s a soft invitation to return home to yourself.

To reconnect with the woman beyond the mum.

To bring softness back into the everyday.

To build rituals that hold you, especially when you’re holding everyone else.

Here’s to making this season feel nourishing, not just busy.