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BACK TO SCHOOL
Start the year off right!
community services that encourage literacy
and study skills as well as provide
one-on-one assistance with homework
and school assignments.
Get organized
The first few weeks of school typically
bring plenty of change and adjustment.
You can help manage the stress
by creating some structure. Use a wall
calendar to keep track of school start
and dismissal times, bus pick-up and
drop-off times, after school activities
and other appointments. Review lunch
menus and plan ahead so you’re not finding
out at bedtime that you need to pack
a home lunch in the morning. Stock up
on breakfast foods and make time to
catch up on laundry before school begins
so hunger and wayward socks don’t
derail your mornings.
Explore extra-curricular
programs
With the new school year comes numerous
ways to enrich your kids’ social
and cognitive development. Extracurricular
activities let kids continue
practicing skills even after the school
bell rings, but in a fun environment so
they may not even realize they’re still
learning and cultivating healthy, safe
relationships with friends. In addition
to sports and clubs, a wide array of music
and art education activities may be
available that focus on everything from
choir, band and dancing to drawing, writing
and acting.
Set goals
Begin the school year by encouraging
your children to take ownership and
pride in their learning. Talk about goals
like reading a certain number of books
each month or earning grades that reflect
their highest potential. Get kids
motivated by designing goal boards or
charts that can serve as daily reminders
and track their progress. For larger goals,
consider setting milestones so they can
celebrate progress along the way and
stay motivated for a big finish.
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As kids head back to school, it’s important
to provide them with the
necessary resources to succeed.
As a parent, you can take steps to put
your kids on the path toward a successful
school year.
To help your children put the best foot
forward, consider these suggestions from
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children up for success all year.
Get back into a routine
During the summer months, family
routines tend to slide, especially morning
rituals and bedtime habits. A few weeks
before school starts, begin transitioning
your way back to a normal school
schedule. A gentle progression toward
earlier bed and wake-up times is easier
on kids physically and mentally. Try
adjusting by 15 minutes each day until
you reach the optimal schedule for
your family. Remember that routines
aren’t just about the clock, though. If
there are certain steps that are part of
the school year routine, such as packing
lunches and laying out clothes for the
next day before bed, make those part
of your transition plan, too.
Set a good example
Kids learn important behavioral lessons
by watching the adults in their lives.
The back-to-school season provides many
opportunities to demonstrate compassion
and social responsibility. For example,
giving back to an organization
like The Salvation Army helps provide
funding for programs that support the
educational needs of children who otherwise
may not have access to the same
resources.
Research resources for
homework help
Discovering your child is struggling
in school can be overwhelming. You’ll
want to be able to pull in help as quickly
as possible, so it’s a good idea to research
resources in your area that can
help provide support outside the classroom.
Your school likely has some options
available, but it’s a good idea to also
look into tutoring programs and other
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