Now that it is mid-August that means it’s either time for back to school or thinking about going to school. Either way, you look at it this time of year can be stressful. Read on to gain some ideas on how to manage your back-to-school stress.
As someone with a young child, there are a lot of things to think about when it comes to starting back to school. Children’s ages thrive on routine; while every family may look different, it is crucial to find your routine. It will help manage stress.
Some tips:
- Start the back-to-school bedtime a few weeks in advance. This way everyone expects what the sleep and wake time will be.
- Allow for everyone to share openly about their feelings before school starts. Some children are nervous, excited, or even upset about going back.
- The night before school pick out outfits.
- Pack lunches the night before.
- Make sure to fill out all of the school’s required forms before starting school, and have all necessary contact information available for everyone to see.
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