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5 Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition
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into your summer groove, it’s time to
get back into your school routine, which
can be cause both relief and stress at the
same time for parents and students alike.
Even if your kids are fairly adaptable, big
changes like heading back to school aft er
a summer of limited scheduling can be
stressful.
Head off potential problems as you
transition into the busy back-to-school
season with these family-friendly tips to
get everyone back on the school-time
track:
Set a Family Schedule
Rather than rushing into school season
all at once, try to plan your schedule
ahead of time. Easing into school season
can make for a much smoother transition.
Th is means gradually tapering off
later bedtimes and enforcing an earlier
wake up call. If meal times have gotten
lax, it’s also a good idea to start working
back toward your school-time schedule.
Pack Easier
Getting everyone up and on their way
can be one of the greatest challenges on
school days. Serve breakfast, pack lunches
and make it out the door with a cup
of still-hot coff ee with an option like the
Chinet Comfort Cup insulated hot cup.
It’s designed to help keep drinks the perfect
temperature while remaining cool to
the touch, and with the snap-and-go lid,
you can avoid messes during busy mornings.
Stay Organized
From weekly meetings to extracurricular
activities and weekend sports,
try using lists and charts to stay organized.
Especially as kids grow older and
their activities lists and school deadlines
expand, keeping track of everyone can
become a real chore. Find a place in the
house where you can post calendars and
lists that everyone can see. Try color-coding
by child or type of activity (school,
work, sports, etc.) for extra organization.
List Family Goals
Have each person in the family list out
his or her goals for this school year. Th ey
can be small or challenging, but it can give
everyone something to strive for. It’s also
a good way to remind kids about family
values like encouraging one another and
making time to support everyone’s individual
interests.
Buy Supplies Ahead of Time
Don’t wait until the last minute to
search for school supplies like notebooks,
pencils and paper or the bigger ticket
items like backpacks. Seeking out necessary
items ahead of time can alleviate the
stress of not being able to fi nd what you
need, and spreading out purchases over
time can eliminate a major one-time hit
to the family budget.
Find more ideas to ease your family’s
transition back to school at MyChinet.
com.
Courtesy Family Features