Back to School Tips

As summer comes to an end and back to school season begins, it can be hard for both parents and kids to get back into school year routine. The trick is to plan ahead! Here are some helpful tips for you to ease kids back into school life.

PREPARE MENTALLY

Start your back to school sleep schedule a couple weeks prior to the first day of school
Encourage your kids to read at least one more book before the school year begins
Talk openly about your kids feelings about returning to school

CREATE A CALENDAR SYSTEM

Have a family calendar - where all school, activities and important items are easily viewed for everyone
Help your kids put together a schedule with their school work and activities
Set up weekly meetings to review your kids activities for the week ahead
Schedule blocks of time to check in with your kids to see how things are going

PLAN A MORNING ROUTINE

Create a morning routine and print it out
Make sure your kids have an alarm clock that will effectively wake them up
Pre-pack lunch boxes the night before
Plan to be ready 10 minutes before you actually have to be

SET GOALS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR

Set realistic goals for the new school year with your kids
Set weekly goals and to-do lists for your helps to have them complete
Create a reward system for when kids meet their goals and complete their tasks

SHOP FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Include your kids to get them excited about the new school year
Inventory last year's school supplies
Let your kids pick our their clothes and shoes
Create a dedicated and organized space at your home for your kids school supplies

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