The school holidays are always a welcome break from the pressures of school life for everyone in the family. The return to school and the work involved in getting prepared, however, can prove to be quite a stressful exercise.
Thankfully, the stress and hassle can be managed with a few techniques tips and tricks for getting your kids ready for school once the holidays are over.
Check that everything still fits
Sometimes, it can feel as though children grow at the speed of light and that their clothes and shoes have shrunk overnight. So, it is important to check that everything they need for school still fits.
It would be ideal to do so when you have enough time to buy replacements for certain items if the need arises.
See what needs replacing
While you’re checking what needs to be purchased, find out what has been lost or damaged so that everything can be bought in one go.
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You can even get the kids involved by making a day out of back-to-school shopping and having them assist you in making sure the day’s errands are completed.
Get your head in the snack game
Lunchboxes are a major part of the day for most kids, however, parents tend to struggle when keeping things exciting when it comes to what goes into lunch boxes.
Here are a few pages to bookmark and follow for some inspiration:
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Get back into a routine
Some families may see a change in their routines thanks to the leeway provided by school holidays but it would be advisable to begin getting back into the swing of things with bedtime routines a few days before the holiday is officially over.
Check your calendars
…or start using your phone’s calendar keep track of important dates if you’re not already doing so. According to an entry on the website for the Novak Djokovic Foundation, his makes it easier to stay on top of what needs to be done and set reminders for upcoming events.
To get the kids involved, you can buy or print decorated copies of the calendar to keep on a board or wall at home so that everyone can easily refer back to the calendar at a moment’s notice.
Organise a catch-up session
Schedule some time for the family to sit down together and chat about the return to school. This will give kids a chance to share their feelings, fears and expectations. It will also give you a chance to find out what your children may be thinking and feeling ahead of the return to school.
It also gives you a chance to manage any potential problems that may arise as a result of what your children may be thinking or feeling.
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