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Back-to-School
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TIPS FOR A SMOOTH
BACK-TO-SCHOOL TRANSITION
JUST WHEN IT SEEMS LIKE YOU HAVE GOTTEN 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.
ven if your kids are fairly adaptable, big changes like heading back to school after a summer of limited scheduling can be stressful. Head off potential problems as you transition into the busy backto-school season with these familyfriendly tips to get everyone back on the school-time track:
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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. This 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.
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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
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it out the door with a cup of stillhot coffee 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.
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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.
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List Family Goals Have each person in the family list out his or her goals for this
