As families prepare to return to school, this first episode of Familia Mtaani Podcast 2026 takes an honest look at what the back-to-school season truly feels like for parents, learners, and teachers. Together with Ann Nzau, a teacher from Harambee Junior Secondary School, we talk about the financial strain, emotional adjustments, and social shifts that often follow long holidays. Through real classroom experience and practical advice, Ann shares simple ways parents can support their children and make the transition into a new term calmer and more manageable for the whole family.