7 tips to manage the back to work and school juggle The summer school holidays have ended and the new school year is here, many parents will be experiencing that dreaded “back to school” feeling.
The juggle is never easy and sometimes it can take a few weeks for everyone to adapt. Here are a few tried and tested tips to help you navigate the back to school blues.
A mixture of emotions and nerves surround the return to school. We have the blissful feeling of dropping them off at the school gates for the day - hello freedom!
Organisation is under rated, especially by the likes of the messy Libras of the world. However, having a plan can really set up each day and week for success. Having an idea of what the week ahead looks like will help alleviate anxiety as there are no unexpected surprises.
However, the return to school also comes with its own set of stressors: can you get everyone where they need to be on time, and how will you juggle your work commitments around their school hours and extra-curricular activities?
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1. Start the week right
I love a weekly planner. This can be in whatever form works for you - a Google calendar, a timetable on the fridge, or an app on your phone. By adding in each family member’s activities and commitments for the week, everyone in the house knows what is happening and when. It can also help you work out a roster for who is responsible for the kids, before and after school arrangements.
