{"id":528,"date":"2012-08-03T15:41:12","date_gmt":"2012-08-03T20:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newstage.betterlifemaids.com\/?p=528"},"modified":"2022-12-30T15:04:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T15:04:55","slug":"ready-set-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newstage.betterlifemaids.com\/ready-set-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready, Set, School Year!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This is the time of year when parents breathe a sigh of relief, and children begin to fret. Yes, it\u2019s almost back-to-school time. Whether your kids start school in August or begin right after Labor Day, now is a great time to begin to shift from \u201csummer mode\u201d to \u201cschool mode.\u201d Here are several tips on how to make your back-to-school time a success.<\/p>\n

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  1. Restart School Year Routines<\/strong> \u2013 Summertime can mean getting out of bed at the crack of noon and staying up late at night. Within two weeks of your child\u2019s first day of school, gently move waking times earlier as well as bedtimes. This two-week timeframe will give their bodies a chance to recalibrate and be better suited to the rigors of early morning waking and earlier bedtimes. There is no guarantee, however, that your child won\u2019t complain about this. You\u2019ve been warned.<\/li>\n
  2. Evaluate Your Child\u2019s Wardrobe<\/strong> \u2013 If your child wears a uniform to school, then this is a no-brainer. But since many children don\u2019t, evaluating what is and isn\u2019t appropriate for school is a must. If you don\u2019t know the school dress code, learn what it is and modify your child\u2019s wardrobe accordingly. By doing this ahead of the school year, you\u2019ll (hopefully) avoid early morning dressing confrontations.<\/li>\n
  3. Discuss School Year Goals<\/strong> \u2013 Even young children can have goals for the coming school year \u2013 whether it\u2019s a certain number of books read to excelling in gym class. Older students may opt for after-school activities or sports options. Whatever they are hoping to achieve, discussing these in advance and creating a game plan will help steer your budding math whiz or baseball player in the right direction.<\/li>\n
  4. Develop Ground Rules <\/strong>\u2013 Going to school will likely mean bringing work home to finish. When must this homework be done? Can it wait until after dinner or must it be finished before going out to play? When do household chores need to be done? How much TV is too much? What is the weeknight curfew? Weekend curfew? By talking these issues through, there is less likelihood of arguments once school starts.<\/li>\n
  5. Celebrate the End of Summer <\/strong>\u2013 While the temperatures may not reflect the change in seasons, going back to school signals the end of those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Mark this turning point with a family outing expressly to enjoy each other\u2019s company, reminisce about fun activities done earlier in the summer and talk about things to do next summer. This doesn\u2019t need to be a big, expensive or elaborate event. It can be a barbeque in the backyard, a picnic in a park or fun at a local destination. It\u2019s a fun way to note that time is passing and your children are growing.<\/li>\n
  6. Take a Test Run <\/strong>\u2013 The first day of school can be nerve-wracking for students. Finding classrooms, navigating hallways, meeting teachers can all be made less hectic with a test run before school begins. This can ease the stress and anxiety your child may feel going into the school building on day one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It may be hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. But a little preparation for the school year can make the transition smooth and (nearly) effortless.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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